CHED 1126 |
| This study will explore the feasibility of utilizing iron oxide produced from abandoned coal mine drainage from one discharge in western Pennsylvania to sequester phosphate, organic phosphates and aromatic compounds in laboratory experiments. The iron oxide is expected to adsorb different amounts of phosphate, organic phosphates and aromatic compounds since they have different binding affinities to iron oxide. The impact of the pH on the amount of phosphate, organic phosphate and organic compounds that can be adsorbed by iron oxide is a critical factor that shall be investigated. To determine how efficient iron oxide is at removing contaminants, the amount of iron oxide concentration will be varied to determine binding affinities. |
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Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Environmental Chemistry
2:00 PM-4:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Hall A, Poster
Division of Chemical Education |