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Transformations of Co(III) and Cr(III) Complexes in Heterogeneous Media
EPA Grant Number: U915777Title: Transformations of Co(III) and Cr(III) Complexes in Heterogeneous Media
Investigators: Carbonaro, Richard F.
Institution: The Johns Hopkins University
EPA Project Officer: Packard, Benjamin H
Project Period: August 1, 2000 through August 1, 2003
Project Amount: $102,000
RFA: STAR Graduate Fellowships (2000) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Academic Fellowships , Safer Chemicals , Fellowship - Civil Engineering
Objective:
The objective of this research project is to experimentally investigate: (1) the effect of chelating ligands on the adsorption of cobalt(III) and chromium(III) onto transition metal (iron, titanium) oxides; and (2) the effect of chelating ligands on the oxidation of chromium(III) to the hexavalent state by manganese oxides.
Approach:
Complexes of cobalt(III) and chromium(III) with (amino)carboxylate chelating agents will be synthesized according to methods reported in the literature. Methods for the analysis of these complexes will be developed using capillary electrophoresis (CE). The adsorption of the cobalt(III) and chromium(III) complexes will be studied on transition metal oxides. The mechanism for adsorption also will be investigated by slightly altering the structure of the metal complex.
Expected Results:
It is expected that the oxidation of chromium(III) by manganese oxide will occur at high pH as a result of its increased solubility. Also, the rates of oxidation are expected to vary greatly as a result of these ligands.
Supplemental Keywords:
cobalt(III), chromium(III), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, EDTA, nitrilotriacetic acid, NTA, iminodiacetic acid, IDA, oxidation, adsorption, chelating agents, transition metal oxides, manganese oxides, capillary electrophoresis., RFA, Scientific Discipline, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, Waste, POLLUTANTS/TOXICS, Remediation, Environmental Chemistry, Chemicals, Hazardous Waste, Chemistry and Materials Science, Hazardous, Environmental Engineering, hazardous waste management, hazardous waste treatment, sediment treatment, electrokinetics, advanced treatment technologies, gas sensor technology, cobalt, Chromium, catalysts, chemical contaminants, capillary electrophoresis, electrochemical treatment, groundwaterProgress and Final Reports:
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