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Abstract
Purpose
Sediments from marine areas contain salt, limiting beneficial use possibilities. This study investigates the impact of rinsing with fresh water on ion concentration and organic matter (OM) content in marine sediments, and how salinity hinders water release under induction.
Methods
In a lab simulation, marine sediment was mixed with fresh water (1:6 volume ratio) for 5 min at 285 rpm using a HOBART planet N-50 Mixer. An adapted Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) procedure determined the OM content and the temperature at which all water was released.
Results
Mixing sediment with fresh water reduced ion concentrations. Monovalent ions like sodium and chloride were released immediately, while higher valence ions like sulfate and phosphate were released gradually. Rinsing with fresh water also reduced OM content. A second mix with the salty supernatant water did not further reduce salinity or OM.
Conclusion
Determining OM content in salty sediments requires continuous mass loss monitoring to identify the temperature at which all water is removed. For agricultural reuse, maintaining nutrient levels and OM while reducing salt content to prevent groundwater salinization is crucial. Supernatant water should be removed promptly after rinsing to halt nutrient removal. The results of this study contribute to beneficial reuse of dredged sediment.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Soils and Sediments (JSS) is devoted to soils and sediments; it deals with contaminated, intact and disturbed soils and sediments. JSS explores both the common aspects and the differences between these two environmental compartments. Inter-linkages at the catchment scale and with the Earth’s system (inter-compartment) are an important topic in JSS. The range of research coverage includes the effects of disturbances and contamination; research, strategies and technologies for prediction, prevention, and protection; identification and characterization; treatment, remediation and reuse; risk assessment and management; creation and implementation of quality standards; international regulation and legislation.