Energy-related contaminants in subterranean waterbodies: The role of geocolloids on facilitated and hindered transport
The examination of energy byproduct transport and associated contaminant dynamics in geosystems and aquatic ecosystems is important for evaluating the ramifications of energy generation and consumption. This article critically reviews contemporary studies on the influence of aqueous geocolloids in m...
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| description | The examination of energy byproduct transport and associated contaminant dynamics in geosystems and aquatic ecosystems is important for evaluating the ramifications of energy generation and consumption. This article critically reviews contemporary studies on the influence of aqueous geocolloids in modulating the transport kinetics of energy-related contaminants within subterranean hydrological systems. The primary objectives of this work are to: i) introduce the morphological and physicochemical properties of prevalent geocolloid varieties and explain their formation mechanisms, ii) outline the mechanistic pathways by which geocolloids alter contaminant transport dynamics, and iii) analyze the ramifications for applications such as coal mining, hydraulic fracturing, chemically-enhanced oil recovery, and radionuclide storage. A systematic literature review was conducted, synthesizing findings from experimental investigations, computational simulations, and field observations. These studies reveal that geocolloids can facilitate or impede contaminant mobility by modifying parameters such as effective diffusivity, rheological properties, and interfacial deposition kinetics across multiple spatiotemporal scales. The presence of geocolloids introduces non-linear complexities in contaminant fate and transport that go beyond conventional advection-dispersion models. These topics have significant implications for risk assessment methodologies and remediation strategies related to energy production and waste management in geological formations, particularly in terms of colloid-facilitated contaminant transport and its impact on the vulnerability of waterbodies and geosystems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fa16c15c46bb4964a62e8856a8031e272025-01-21T04:13:26ZengElsevierNext Sustainability2949-82362025-01-016100094Energy-related contaminants in subterranean waterbodies: The role of geocolloids on facilitated and hindered transportMustafa E.S. Akbulut0Younjin Min1Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA; Texas A&M Energy Institute, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77845, USA; Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USADepartment of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA; Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA; Corresponding author at: Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA.The examination of energy byproduct transport and associated contaminant dynamics in geosystems and aquatic ecosystems is important for evaluating the ramifications of energy generation and consumption. This article critically reviews contemporary studies on the influence of aqueous geocolloids in modulating the transport kinetics of energy-related contaminants within subterranean hydrological systems. The primary objectives of this work are to: i) introduce the morphological and physicochemical properties of prevalent geocolloid varieties and explain their formation mechanisms, ii) outline the mechanistic pathways by which geocolloids alter contaminant transport dynamics, and iii) analyze the ramifications for applications such as coal mining, hydraulic fracturing, chemically-enhanced oil recovery, and radionuclide storage. A systematic literature review was conducted, synthesizing findings from experimental investigations, computational simulations, and field observations. These studies reveal that geocolloids can facilitate or impede contaminant mobility by modifying parameters such as effective diffusivity, rheological properties, and interfacial deposition kinetics across multiple spatiotemporal scales. The presence of geocolloids introduces non-linear complexities in contaminant fate and transport that go beyond conventional advection-dispersion models. These topics have significant implications for risk assessment methodologies and remediation strategies related to energy production and waste management in geological formations, particularly in terms of colloid-facilitated contaminant transport and its impact on the vulnerability of waterbodies and geosystems.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949823624000710Energy recoveryEnergy-related contaminantsCoal miningNuclear fuelHydraulic fracturingOil recovery |
| spellingShingle | Mustafa E.S. Akbulut Younjin Min Energy-related contaminants in subterranean waterbodies: The role of geocolloids on facilitated and hindered transport Next Sustainability Energy recovery Energy-related contaminants Coal mining Nuclear fuel Hydraulic fracturing Oil recovery |
| title | Energy-related contaminants in subterranean waterbodies: The role of geocolloids on facilitated and hindered transport |
| title_full | Energy-related contaminants in subterranean waterbodies: The role of geocolloids on facilitated and hindered transport |
| title_fullStr | Energy-related contaminants in subterranean waterbodies: The role of geocolloids on facilitated and hindered transport |
| title_full_unstemmed | Energy-related contaminants in subterranean waterbodies: The role of geocolloids on facilitated and hindered transport |
| title_short | Energy-related contaminants in subterranean waterbodies: The role of geocolloids on facilitated and hindered transport |
| title_sort | energy related contaminants in subterranean waterbodies the role of geocolloids on facilitated and hindered transport |
| topic | Energy recovery Energy-related contaminants Coal mining Nuclear fuel Hydraulic fracturing Oil recovery |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949823624000710 |
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