Transport and Recovery of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles Through Limestone and Dolomite Rock.

Abstract

Nanomaterials are used in an increasing number of applications, thus potentially leading to a wide variety of engineered nanoparticles being released into the environment at some point as devices and materials are disposed of. Thus, it is important to be able to assess the fate of these engineered materials and their distribution in groundwater and the subsurface. This study continues the examination of the movement and recovery of engineered Fe3O4 nanoparticles through environmental matrices, using locally sourced water and sedimentary rocks.