Sorption of pyrene on two paddy soils and their particle-size fractions

J Environ Sci (China). 2005;17(6):962-5.

Abstract

In the present study, the sorption of pyrene on two kinds of bulk paddy soils, Gleyic Stagnic Anthrosols, and Ferric accumulic Stagnic Anthrosols as well as their particle-size fractions was investigated. The sorption isotherms fitted well with Freundlich equation. For both soils, the clay fraction( < 2 microm) and coarse sand fraction(2000-250 microm) had higher sorption capacity than fine sand fraction(250-20 microm) and silt fraction(20-2 microm). The log Koc values obtained of each soil and its particle-size fractions were similar, proving that SOM content was a key factor affecting pyrene sorption. The Kd values showed a significant correlation with contents of dithionite-extractable Fe in both paddy soils and a good relationship with CEC in Gleyic Stagnic Anthrosols, indicating possible effects of surface properties of particle-size fractions on the sorption of pyrene.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adsorption
  • Agriculture
  • Aluminum Silicates / analysis
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Clay
  • Kinetics
  • Pyrenes / chemistry*
  • Silicon Dioxide / analysis
  • Soil / analysis*
  • Soil Pollutants*

Substances

  • Aluminum Silicates
  • Pyrenes
  • Soil
  • Soil Pollutants
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • pyrene
  • Clay