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goethite

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Goethite is a naturally occurring mineral form of iron oxide-hydroxide (FeOOH). It is a common and widespread mineral found in a variety of geological environments. Goethite can be synthesized in the laboratory through various methods, such as precipitation from aqueous solutions, hydrothermal synthesis, and electrochemical methods. Its synthesis is often studied to understand its formation mechanisms and to create materials with specific properties. Goethite plays a significant role in various processes, including soil formation, water purification, and corrosion. It is also used in pigments, catalysts, and magnetic materials. Goethite is studied extensively due to its wide range of applications, its role in environmental processes, and its potential for use in nanotechnology. Research on goethite focuses on its crystal structure, magnetic properties, reactivity, and environmental behavior.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID91502
MeSH IDM0249929

Synonyms (27)

Synonym
iron hydroxide oxide (fe(oh)o)
goethite
iron(iii) oxide, hydrated, crystalline, -325 mesh
iron(iii) oxide, hydrated, catalyst grade, 30-50 mesh
lepidocrocite
goethite, 30-63% fe
hydroxy(oxo)iron
1310-14-1
einecs 215-176-6
goethite (fe(oh)o)
einecs 243-746-4
iron, hydroxide oxide (fe(oh)o)
unii-87pzu03k0k
12022-37-6
AKOS015913826
[feo(oh)] monomer
mfcd00064782
iron(iii) hydroxide, alpha
iron(iii) hydroxide, gamma
iron(iii) oxyhydroxide in water at ph = 3.0 +- 0.5 (feo-w320)
feo(oh)
12134-57-5
Q412739
12181-28-1
akaganeite
DTXSID801318339
iron(iii) hydroxide, alpha-phase

Research Excerpts

Overview

Goethite is a common iron hydroxide, which can be substituted by manganese (Mn) in the goethite structure. Goethite (α-FeOOH) is an important mineral contributing to processes of atmospheric and terrestrial importance.

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"Goethite is a commonly found iron (hydr)oxide in soils and sediments that has been proven to possess abundant defects in structures. "( Insights into the underlying effect of Fe vacancy defects on the adsorption affinity of goethite for arsenic immobilization.
Chen, C; Hou, J; Ren, L; Sha, Z; Tan, W; Tan, X; Wang, M; Xiang, Y; Zheng, Q, 2022
)
2.39
"Goethite is a common iron hydroxide, which can be substituted by manganese (Mn) in the goethite structure. "( Mn-substituted goethite for uranium immobilization: A study of adsorption behavior and mechanisms.
Chen, C; Jiang, T; Li, M; Liu, Y; Peng, Y; Wu, X; Zhang, L; Zhang, X, 2020
)
2.35
"Goethite is an effective adsorbent for hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). "( Mobility and transformation of Cr(VI) on the surface of goethite in the presence of oxalic acid and Mn(II).
Fu, F; Liang, C; Tang, B; Zhang, X, 2020
)
2.25
"Goethite (α-FeOOH) is an important mineral contributing to processes of atmospheric and terrestrial importance. "( Water vapor adsorption on goethite.
Boily, JF; Song, X, 2013
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2.13
"Goethite is a form of iron hydroxide, which is commonly found in sediments."( Photooxidation of arsenite by natural goethite in suspended solution.
Wang, Y; Wu, F; Xiao, M; Xu, J; Zhang, L; Zhao, Y, 2013
)
1.38
"The goethite support acts as a more efficient catalyst for the formation of these reactive oxygen species."( Simulated solar light phototransformation of organophosphorus azinphos methyl at the surface of clays and goethite.
Menager, M; Sarakha, M, 2013
)
1.08

Effects

Goethite is effective for the removal of chromium(VI) and zinc ions. Goethite has very good performance as adsorbent of Alizarin and Eriochrome Blue Black R.

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"Goethite has very good performance as adsorbent of Alizarin and Eriochrome Blue Black R."( The effect of pH in the adsorption of Alizarin and Eriochrome Blue Black R onto iron oxides.
Ferreira, ML; Pirillo, S; Rueda, EH, 2009
)
1.07
"Goethite has proved to be effective for the removal of chromium(VI) and zinc ions. "( Metals removal from aqueous solution by iron-based bonding agents.
Deliyanni, EA; Lazaridis, NK; Matis, KA; Peleka, EN, 2004
)
1.77

Actions

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"Goethite could enhance the degree and rate of NP biodegradation."( The characteristics and two-step reaction model of p-nitroacetophenone biodegradation mediated by Shewanella decolorationis S12 and electron shuttle in the presence/absence of goethite.
Huang, T; Wang, R; Wu, F; Zhu, W,
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1.05

Treatment

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"Heat treated goethite (550 °C) and untreated raw goethite were coated on stainless-steel anode of MFC-1 and MFC-2, respectively; whereas, unmodified stainless-steel anode was used in MFC-3 (control)."( Enhancing the power generation in microbial fuel cells with effective utilization of goethite recovered from mining mud as anodic catalyst.
Ghadge, AN; Ghangrekar, MM; Jadhav, DA, 2015
)
0.99

Toxicity

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"With rapid development of nanotechnology, concerns about the possible adverse health effects on human beings by using nanomaterials have been raised."( In vitro cytotoxicity of transparent yellow iron oxide nanoparticles on human glioma cells.
Feng, WY; OuYang, H; Wang, B; Wang, HJ; Wang, M; Wang, Y; Zhu, MT, 2010
)
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"Safeners are so-called "inert" constituents of herbicide formulations added to protect crops from the toxic effects of herbicides."( Abiotic reduction reactions of dichloroacetamide safeners: transformations of "inert" agrochemical constituents.
Roberts, AL; Sivey, JD, 2012
)
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" FeOx associated with humic acids or citrate were less toxic than OM-free FeOx."( Size- and composition-dependent toxicity of synthetic and soil-derived Fe oxide colloids for the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.
Bosch, J; Fritzsche, A; Höss, S; Meckenstock, RU; Meyer, C; Totsche, KU, 2015
)
0.42
" The data suggests that the toxic potential of these nanoparticles is mainly related to the physical interaction with the daphnids."( Acute ecotoxicity of coated colloidal goethite nanoparticles on Daphnia magna: Evaluating the influence of exposure approaches.
Delpivo, C; Diez-Ortiz, M; Fritzsche, A; González-Andrés, V; Janer, G; Vázquez-Campos, S, 2017
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" This scenario has motivated the investigation of the toxic effects of iron oxide nanoparticles (akaganeite predominance + hematite) on the aquatic plant Lemna minor."( Iron oxide nanoparticle phytotoxicity to the aquatic plant Lemna minor: effect on reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and chlorophyll a/chlorophyll b ratio.
Barbetta, MFS; Bernardes, LE; da Veiga, MAMS; Souza, LRR, 2019
)
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Bioavailability

The transport and bioavailability of cadmium is governed mainly by its adsorption-desorption reactions with minerals. This study aimed to determine the impact of goethite-modified biochar (GB) on bioavailability in Cd- and As- polluted paddy soil.

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" The results suggest that (i) the cytotoxicity and the transformation are induced by some divalent iron-containing minerals and that they are two distinct processes; (ii) there is a varying ability among these dusts to induce cell transformation; and (iii) the bioavailability of divalent iron leading to formation of reactive iron-oxygen species could mediate the transforming potency of a mineral."( Cytotoxic and transforming effects of some iron-containing minerals in Syrian hamster embryo cells.
Danière, MC; Elias, Z; Fournier, J; Marande, AM; Pezerat, H; Poirot, O; Schneider, O; Terzetti, F; Zalma, R, 1995
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"Quantitatively, little is known about the ion interaction processes that are responsible for the binding of phosphate in soil, water, and sediment, which determine the bioavailability and mobility of phosphate."( Interaction between calcium and phosphate adsorption on goethite.
Hiemstra, T; Rietra, RP; van Riemsdijk, WH, 2001
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0.56
"The quinol form (AHDS) of 9,10-anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate (AQDS) was used as a titrant to determine bioavailability of Fe(III) in pure iron minerals and several soils."( Measurement of iron(III) bioavailability in pure iron oxide minerals and soils using anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate oxidation.
Cowan, RM; Hacherl, EL; Kosson, DS; Young, LY, 2001
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"The transport and bioavailability of cadmium is governed mainly by its adsorption-desorption reactions with minerals such as goethite--a common iron oxide mineral in variable charged and highly weathered tropical soils."( Cadmium adsorption and desorption behaviour on goethite at low equilibrium concentrations: effects of pH and index cations.
Kookana, RS; Mustafa, G; Singh, B, 2004
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" Adsorption to iron oxide phases is one of the important sorption processes regulating the bioavailability and toxicity of metal ions in natural systems."( Bidentate complexation modeling of heavy metal adsorption and competition on goethite.
Axe, L; Dyer, JA; Xu, Y; Yee, N, 2006
)
0.56
"Sorption may affect the bioavailability and biodegradation of pesticides in soils."( Effects of surface sorption on microbial degradation of glyphosate.
Giesler, R; Nilsson, M; Nordgren, A; Persson, P; Schnurer, Y, 2006
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" The mobility and bioavailability of these arsenic species in the environment are strongly influenced by their interactions with mineral surface, especially iron and aluminum oxides."( Effect of replacing a hydroxyl group with a methyl group on arsenic (V) species adsorption on goethite (alpha-FeOOH).
Pehkonen, SO; Stanforth, RS; Zhang, JS, 2007
)
0.56
" Evaluation of the potential of the amendments as immobilising agents was determined by plant growth (biomass) and elemental accumulation in plant tissues, indicating the bioavailability of As and other heavy metals following amendment."( Remediation of arsenic contaminated soils by iron-oxide application, evaluated in terms of plant productivity, arsenic and phytotoxic metal uptake.
Hartley, W; Lepp, NW, 2008
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"Mobility and bioavailability of nickel (Ni) in soil strongly depends on the interaction between Ni(II), ligands, and sorbents like organic matter and minerals."( Nickel sorption to goethite and montmorillonite in presence of citrate.
Hansen, HC; Holm, PE; Marcussen, H; Strobel, BW, 2009
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0.68
"Four industrial by-products (phosphogypsum, PG; red gypsum, RG; sugar foam, SF and ashes from the combustion of biomass, ACB) were evaluated as possible amendments for reducing the leachability and bioavailability of As and Se in a metalloid-spiked acidic soil."( Assessment of the use of industrial by-products for induced reduction of As, and Se potential leachability in an acid soil.
García-González, MT; Garrido, F; Rodríguez-Jordá, MP, 2010
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"Understanding in situ metalloid surface speciation on mineral surfaces is critical to predicting the bioavailability in surface and subsurface environments."( X-ray absorption spectroscopic investigation of molybdenum multinuclear sorption mechanism at the Goethite-water interface.
Arai, Y, 2010
)
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"Boron (B) is an essential element for plants and animals growth that interacts with mineral surfaces regulating its bioavailability and mobility in soils, sediments, and natural ecosystems."( The interaction of boron with goethite: experiments and CD-MUSIC modeling.
Goli, E; Hiemstra, T; Malakouti, MJ; Rahnemaie, R, 2011
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" This suggests that microbial reduction of highly bioavailable As(V)-bearing Fe(III) mineral does not necessarily result in the mobilization of the arsenic."( Microbial reduction of arsenic-doped schwertmannite by Geobacter sulfurreducens.
Arenholz, E; Coker, VS; Cutting, RS; Kimber, RL; Lloyd, JR; Pattrick, RA; Telling, ND; van der Laan, G; Vaughan, DJ, 2012
)
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" Taken together, our results suggested that the coexistence of divalent cations or soil organic matter will enhance CIP sorption on goethite surfaces, hence reducing its mobility and bioavailability in the environment."( Effects of metal cations and fulvic acid on the adsorption of ciprofloxacin onto goethite.
Gu, C; Gu, X; Guo, Y; Tan, Y, 2015
)
0.85
" This study suggests that mineralogical changes to ferrihydrite and hematite induced by radiation may lead to an increase in bioavailability of Fe(III) for respiration by Fe(III)-reducing bacteria."( The impact of γ radiation on the bioavailability of Fe(III) minerals for microbial respiration.
Brown, AR; LaVerne, JA; Lloyd, JR; Pimblott, SM; Small, JS; Vaughan, DJ; Wincott, PL, 2014
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"The mobility and bioavailability of toxic Hg(II) in the environment strongly depends on its interactions with natural organic matter (NOM) and mineral surfaces."( Kinetics of Hg(II) exchange between organic ligands, goethite, and natural organic matter studied with an enriched stable isotope approach.
Björn, E; Bourdon, B; Jiskra, M; Kretzschmar, R; Saile, D; Wiederhold, JG, 2014
)
0.65
" Size and composition could affect the bioavailability and toxicity of such colloids."( Size- and composition-dependent toxicity of synthetic and soil-derived Fe oxide colloids for the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.
Bosch, J; Fritzsche, A; Höss, S; Meckenstock, RU; Meyer, C; Totsche, KU, 2015
)
0.42
" Bioavailability of metals is influenced by their affinity for dissolved and solid-phase ligands, including iron (Fe) oxyhydroxides, which have been hypothesized to reduce metal toxicity in sediments."( Copper and nickel partitioning with nanoscale goethite under variable aquatic conditions.
Burton, GA; Costello, DM; Danner, KM; Hammerschmidt, CR, 2015
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0.68
"Ligand-promoted dissolution and reductive dissolution of iron (hydr)oxide minerals control the bioavailability of iron in many environmental systems and have been recognized as biological iron acquisition strategies."( Synergistic effect of reductive and ligand-promoted dissolution of goethite.
Giammar, DE; Kraemer, SM; Schenkeveld, WD; Wang, Z, 2015
)
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" However, the formation of Fe(II) was not accelerated by biologically reduced AQS (B-AH2QS) because of the high bioavailability of soluble Fe(III)."( Enhanced reduction of Fe(III) oxides and methyl orange by Klebsiella oxytoca in presence of anthraquinone-2-disulfonate.
Cao, MY; Li, J; Li, WW; Tang, QW; Wang, P; Wang, S; Yu, L; Yuan, K, 2016
)
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" Therefore, the abundant DOM released from phytoplankton and macrophytes affected the transport of antibiotics to sediments and might eventually change their bioavailability and toxicity to organisms."( Roles of phytoplankton- and macrophyte-derived dissolved organic matter in sulfamethazine adsorption on goethite.
Bai, L; Cao, C; Jiang, H; Wang, C; Zhang, H, 2017
)
0.67
" We applied an Escherichia coli-based bioreporter to assess the bioavailability of As(v) adsorbed by goethite (α-FeOOH), 2-line ferrihydrite and As(v) co-precipitated with Fe(iii)."( Bacterial bioreporter detection of arsenic associated with iron oxides.
Finger, A; Peña, J; van der Meer, JR; van Genuchten, CM, 2018
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" The abundance and competition of arsenate and phosphate determine their bioavailability and leachability; thus, it is essential to understand their fate in the soil environment."( Interpreting competitive adsorption of arsenate and phosphate on nanosized iron (hydr)oxides: effects of pH and surface loading.
Han, J; Ro, HM, 2018
)
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"Low redox potential in flooded soils may affect phosphate bioavailability by reducing iron oxides or formation of new minerals."( Modeling the effects of humic acid and anoxic condition on phosphate adsorption onto goethite.
Amini, M; Antelo, J; Fiol, S; Rahnemaie, R, 2020
)
0.78
" Oxalic acid and other organic acids will affect the release, immobilization, and bioavailability of Cr(VI) in nature on the mineral surface."( Mobility and transformation of Cr(VI) on the surface of goethite in the presence of oxalic acid and Mn(II).
Fu, F; Liang, C; Tang, B; Zhang, X, 2020
)
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"The effective mineral absorption and bioreduction were considered as two preferred processes to alleviate the bioavailability and toxicity of toxic trace metals."( Bioreduction of hexavalent chromium on goethite in the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Li, Y; Rehman, S; Wang, H; Wang, J; Wu, P; Yang, S; Yu, L; Zhu, N, 2020
)
0.83
"Mineral-organic interfacial reactions strongly influence the adsorption, distribution and bioavailability of metal cations in soil systems."( The role of interfacial reactions in controlling the distribution of Cd within goethite-humic acid-bacteria composites.
Cai, P; Chen, W; Fein, JB; Huang, Q; Qu, C, 2021
)
0.85
" This study aimed to determine the impact of goethite-modified biochar (GB) on bioavailability of both Cd and As in Cd- and As- polluted paddy soil."( Goethite modified biochar simultaneously mitigates the arsenic and cadmium accumulation in paddy rice (Oryza sativa) L.
Chen, C; Irshad, MK; Noman, A; Shang, J; Wang, Y; Yin, Y, 2022
)
2.42
"The oxidation and immobilization of arsenic (As) by manganese oxides have been shown to reduce As toxicity and bioavailability under abiotic conditions."( Effect of manganese oxides on arsenic speciation and mobilization in different arsenic-adsorbed iron-minerals under microbially-reducing conditions.
Cai, X; Chang, X; Cui, Y; Du, X; Fan, C; Huang, X; Liu, X; Wang, P; Wang, S; Yin, N, 2023
)
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Dosage Studied

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" The initial dosage of H2O2 and NAPL surface areas (18."( Reaction efficiencies and rate constants for the goethite-catalyzed Fenton-like reaction of NAPL-form aromatic hydrocarbons and chloroethylenes.
Chiu, CH; Hsu, CY; Huang, KL; Yeh, CK, 2008
)
0.6
" The effect of pH, hydrogen peroxide concentration, and catalyst type and dosage on treatment efficacy was investigated."( Catalytic degradation of picric acid by heterogeneous Fenton-based processes.
Dulov, A; Dulova, N; Trapido, M,
)
0.13
" Regarding DBP species during chlorination, the bromine incorporation factor (BIF) of trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids increases with increasing catalyst dosage in catalytic ozonation."( Removal of disinfection by-products from contaminated water using a synthetic goethite catalyst via catalytic ozonation and a biofiltration system.
Chen, KC; Wang, YH, 2014
)
0.63
" FeOOH dosage was also an important parameter for the removal of Cr(VI)."( Photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium with illuminated amorphous FeOOH.
Giahi, O; Samarghandi, MR; Shirzad-Siboni, M; Yang, JK,
)
0.13
" In Phase I, acetate was dosed into the sediment as co-substrate to facilitate the sulfate reduction process."( An integrated bioremediation process for petroleum hydrocarbons removal and odor mitigation from contaminated marine sediment.
Lo, IM; Yan, DY; Zhang, Z, 2015
)
0.42
" The biological dissolution and reduction of goethite declined with the increasing initial dosage of goethite."( [Effects of Dissimilatory Reduction of Goethite on Mercury Methylation by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1].
Si, YB; Sun, L; Wang, H, 2015
)
0.95
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Research

Studies (745)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (0.27)18.7374
1990's5 (0.67)18.2507
2000's208 (27.92)29.6817
2010's351 (47.11)24.3611
2020's179 (24.03)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 62.70

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index62.70 (24.57)
Research Supply Index6.63 (2.92)
Research Growth Index6.41 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index119.77 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.29 (0.95)

This Compound (62.70)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1 (0.13%)5.53%
Reviews5 (0.66%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other749 (99.21%)84.16%
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