Effects of iron oxide on antimony(V) adsorption in natural soils: transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements

摘要

Antimony (Sb) contamination in the environment is a worldwide concern. To address such contamination issues, we studied the adsorption of Sb in four different types of soils. We investigated the main chemical and physical factors that influenced the adsorption of Sb, and distinguished between the different adsorption abilities of naturally occurring crystalline and amorphous iron (Fe) compounds in these soils.