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| Originalsprache | Englisch |
|---|---|
| Seiten (von - bis) | 25900-25910 |
| Seitenumfang | 11 |
| Fachzeitschrift | Environmental Science & Technology |
| Jahrgang | 59 |
| Ausgabenummer | 48 |
| Frühes Online-Datum | 28 Nov. 2025 |
| Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 9 Dez. 2025 |
Abstract
Iron (oxyhydr)oxides are capable of structurally incorporating and releasing trace elements through Fe2+-induced recrystallization. However, estimation of the extent of recrystallization varies among studies using isotopic tracers and those examining the release of occluded trace elements. To provide further insight into the dynamics of Fe2+-catalyzed iron (oxyhydr)oxide recrystallization, and to accurately interpret the isotopic and elemental compositions of iron (oxyhydr)oxides in the rock record, we probed the coupled dynamics of goethite isotopic exchange and trace element cycling during Fe2+-induced recrystallization. Herein, 57Fe labeled Fe2+ was reacted with U(V)-incorporated goethite, and the resulting isotopic and elemental interactions were systematically characterized and modeled. Partial release of incorporated U (3.9%) was observed, which suggested limited recrystallization while Fe isotope measurements suggested nearly complete isotopic mixing after 30 days. A box model incorporating partial and gradual back-reaction estimated an overall goethite recrystallization extent of ∼32.8%, narrowing the gap to the observed U release (3.9%) as compared to the traditional fast back-reaction-only model (88%). This study highlights the role of Fe2+-driven recrystallization in controlling trace metal cycling and provides insights into the stability and reactivity of U-incorporated goethite in reducing environments. The findings refine our understanding of iron (oxyhydr)oxide recrystallization processes and their implications for trace element mobility in natural systems.
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in: Environmental Science & Technology, Jahrgang 59, Nr. 48, 09.12.2025, S. 25900-25910.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Mineral Dynamics Revealed by Fe2+-Catalyzed Recrystallization of U-Incorporated Goethite
AU - Xia, Qingyin
AU - Joshi, Prachi
AU - Pan, Zezhen
AU - Lazarov, Marina
AU - Bartova, Barbora
AU - Xu, Xiyang
AU - Prüssmann, Tim
AU - Kappler, Andreas
AU - Dong, Hailiang
AU - Weyer, Stefan
AU - Bernier-Latmani, Rizlan
PY - 2025/12/9
Y1 - 2025/12/9
N2 - Iron (oxyhydr)oxides are capable of structurally incorporating and releasing trace elements through Fe2+-induced recrystallization. However, estimation of the extent of recrystallization varies among studies using isotopic tracers and those examining the release of occluded trace elements. To provide further insight into the dynamics of Fe2+-catalyzed iron (oxyhydr)oxide recrystallization, and to accurately interpret the isotopic and elemental compositions of iron (oxyhydr)oxides in the rock record, we probed the coupled dynamics of goethite isotopic exchange and trace element cycling during Fe2+-induced recrystallization. Herein, 57Fe labeled Fe2+ was reacted with U(V)-incorporated goethite, and the resulting isotopic and elemental interactions were systematically characterized and modeled. Partial release of incorporated U (3.9%) was observed, which suggested limited recrystallization while Fe isotope measurements suggested nearly complete isotopic mixing after 30 days. A box model incorporating partial and gradual back-reaction estimated an overall goethite recrystallization extent of ∼32.8%, narrowing the gap to the observed U release (3.9%) as compared to the traditional fast back-reaction-only model (88%). This study highlights the role of Fe2+-driven recrystallization in controlling trace metal cycling and provides insights into the stability and reactivity of U-incorporated goethite in reducing environments. The findings refine our understanding of iron (oxyhydr)oxide recrystallization processes and their implications for trace element mobility in natural systems.
AB - Iron (oxyhydr)oxides are capable of structurally incorporating and releasing trace elements through Fe2+-induced recrystallization. However, estimation of the extent of recrystallization varies among studies using isotopic tracers and those examining the release of occluded trace elements. To provide further insight into the dynamics of Fe2+-catalyzed iron (oxyhydr)oxide recrystallization, and to accurately interpret the isotopic and elemental compositions of iron (oxyhydr)oxides in the rock record, we probed the coupled dynamics of goethite isotopic exchange and trace element cycling during Fe2+-induced recrystallization. Herein, 57Fe labeled Fe2+ was reacted with U(V)-incorporated goethite, and the resulting isotopic and elemental interactions were systematically characterized and modeled. Partial release of incorporated U (3.9%) was observed, which suggested limited recrystallization while Fe isotope measurements suggested nearly complete isotopic mixing after 30 days. A box model incorporating partial and gradual back-reaction estimated an overall goethite recrystallization extent of ∼32.8%, narrowing the gap to the observed U release (3.9%) as compared to the traditional fast back-reaction-only model (88%). This study highlights the role of Fe2+-driven recrystallization in controlling trace metal cycling and provides insights into the stability and reactivity of U-incorporated goethite in reducing environments. The findings refine our understanding of iron (oxyhydr)oxide recrystallization processes and their implications for trace element mobility in natural systems.
KW - box model
KW - Fe2+-catalyzed recrystallization
KW - iron (oxyhydr)oxides
KW - mineral dynamics
KW - partial and gradual back-reaction
KW - U-incorporated goethite
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U2 - 10.1021/acs.est.5c11748
DO - 10.1021/acs.est.5c11748
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VL - 59
SP - 25900
EP - 25910
JO - Environmental Science & Technology
JF - Environmental Science & Technology
SN - 0013-936X
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