In real soil environments, humus, colloids and other components significantly affect pollutant migration behavior. Investigating Tl(I) and kaolinite colloids' cotransport in quartz sand media containing sodium humate (HA-Na) is vital for comprehending Tl(I) migration underground. This study examined the migration of Tl(I) and kaolinite colloids across varying pH levels (5, 7), ionic strengths (ISs) (1, 5, 50 mmol/L), and kaolinite colloid concentrations. Results indicate that lower IS and pH promote Tl(I) migration when transported alone. In cotransport system, kaolinite promotes Tl(I) migration under acidic conditions but inhibits it under neutral conditions, except at high kaolinite concentrations, where the effect shifts from inhibition to promotion. This is primarily due to changes in the zeta potential of quartz sand, HA-Na, and kaolinite, as well as Tl(I) adsorption after HA-Na and kaolinite occupy binding sites. Competitive adsorption between cations and Tl(I) also plays a significant role. Conversely, in individual system, higher IS and pH inhibit kaolinite migration, while increased kaolinite concentration promotes it. In cotransport system, Tl(I) promotes kaolinite migration under acidic conditions but inhibits it under neutral conditions, except at low kaolinite concentrations. This relates to changes in the zeta potential between kaolinite and the medium, as well as the retention of HA-Na in the column and its adsorption onto kaolinite. Competitive adsorption and binding site saturation also have an impact. This study enhances understanding of Tl(I) migration by revealing the dual effect of kaolinite colloids under different environmental conditions, contributing to better knowledge of Tl(I) fate and transport in natural environments.
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