Iron-dependent formation and structure–property relationship of struvite precipitated from simulated wastewater

Environmental Science Processes & Impacts 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sherif Hefney, Seth Koloski, Phillip Elias, Damilola Tomi Awotoye, Mohamed Ammar, Hannah Folarin, Lihua Zhang, Matthijs A. van Spronsen, Christie M. Sayes, Alexander Laskin, Jonas Baltrušaitis
DOI: 10.1039/d6em00196c
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Increasing iron ( iii ) concentration in precursor solution disrupts struvite crystallization. Without iron, distinct struvite microcrystals form. Wastewaver relevant iron concentrations (up to 500 ppm Fe 3+ ) results in amorphous phases.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Phosphorus and nutrient management Coagulation and Flocculation Studies Environmental remediation with nanomaterials

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Processes & Impacts
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
6
Pages
1786–1801
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN