The Surface Charging Behavior of the Gibbsite (001) Surface: An Evaluation of the MUSIC Model

Authors

T. J. Campbell, Brigham Young University
Dr. Barry Bickmore, Brigham Young University

Keywords

surface charging behavior, Gibbsite surface, MUSIC model

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Geological Sciences

Abstract

The struggle to find and maintain sources of clean water faces billions of people throughout the world. Increases in groundwater contamination have made this problem even more severe. It is therefore of great importance to understand how contaminants travel and interact in the subsurface. Chemical reactions with the surrounding rock often control the movement of these contaminants. Mineral surfaces can become charged, attracting oppositely charged contaminant particles and slowing their progress. This surface charging is dependent on the reactivity of the individual functional groups on mineral surfaces. Reliable predictions of the reactivity of these groups are necessary to improve the tracking and remediation of contamination.

Recommended Citation

Campbell, T. J. and Bickmore, Dr. Barry (2013) "The Surface Charging Behavior of the Gibbsite (001) Surface: An Evaluation of the MUSIC Model," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2675.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2675