Nanomagnetite used in the purification of arsenic contaminated water

L. Harrison, J.T. Mayo, V. Colvin
Rice University, US

Keywords: magnetite, arsenic, water purification

Abstract:

This study investigates the optimization of commercial magnetite in the purification of arsenic contaminated water, including use of buffers, pH, concentration of magnetite, and the possibility of the addition of surfactants to prevent aggregation and increase the adsorption ability of the magnetite.