Surface modified zero-valent aluminum for Cr(VI) removal at neutral pH

Zero-valent aluminum has attracted considerable attention in degradation of organic contaminants and reduction of heavy metal ions due to its very low redox potential (E0(Al3+/Al0) = −1.662 V). Usually there is a passive oxide film on Al surface, inhibiting its electron transfer and leading to low reaction efficiency. In this work, metal Al surface was modified by loose fine Al2O3 (SM-Al) using a procedure of soaking Al powder in water for a...