Adsorption of nitrogen heterocyclic compounds (NHC) on soil minerals: Quinoline as an example

Abstract Understanding the adsorption behavior of nitrogen heterocyclic compounds (NHCs) on soil minerals underlies more effective design of wastewater treatment and soil/groundwater remediation. We investigated adsorption of quinoline, a representative NHC, on quartz sand (using Berea sandstone as a model), at 3