Mechanism of formation of humus coatings on mineral surfaces 1. Evidence for multidentate binding of organic acids from compost leachate on alumina
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
By: R. L. Wershaw, J. A. Leenheer, R.P. Sperline, Yuan Song, L.A. Noll, R.L. Melvin, and G.P. Rigatti
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Abstract
Measurements of the infrared linear dichroism of carboxylate groups of organic acids from compost leachate adsorbed to an alumina surface and the enthalpy of adsorption of this reaction have been made. The linear dichroism measurements indicated that the carboxylate groups are not free to rotate. This limited rotation probably results from bidentate binding of the carboxylate groups. The molar enthalpy of adsorption of the acids is approximately −100 kJ mol−1. This high value for enthalpy of adsorption may best be explained by assuming that two or more carboxylate groups on a single dissolved organic carbon (DOC) molecule coordinate to the surficial aluminium ions.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Mechanism of formation of humus coatings on mineral surfaces 1. Evidence for multidentate binding of organic acids from compost leachate on alumina |
| Series title | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects |
| DOI | 10.1016/0927-7757(94)03031-T |
| Volume | 96 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Year Published | 1995 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
| Description | 12 p. |
| First page | 93 |
| Last page | 104 |
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