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Food & Water
Nanoplastics
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Sodium silicate and hexametaphosphate promote the release of (oxyhydr)oxide nanoparticles from corroding iron
Environmental Science Advances
2022
4 citations
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Score: 30
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Benjamin F. Trueman,
Benjamin F. Trueman,
Benjamin F. Trueman,
Javier A Locsin,
Evelyne Doré,
Evelyne Doré,
Evelyne Doré,
Kalli Hood,
Kalli Hood,
Kalli Hood,
Graham A. Gagnon
Graham A. Gagnon
Graham A. Gagnon
Graham A. Gagnon
Summary
Researchers found that polyphosphate and sodium silicate additives used to control iron buildup in drinking water can generate iron nanoparticles that increase lead mobility in pipes. This has implications for drinking water safety, as these common water treatment chemicals may unintentionally worsen lead contamination.
Study Type
Environmental
Sequestrants such as polyphosphate and sodium silicate are used to control iron precipitation in drinking water, but they may generate iron nanoparticles that increase lead mobility.
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