Role of air-water interfaces in colloid transport in porous media: A review

What is it about?

This article summarizes and synthesizes the scientific literature on particle transport in unsaturated subsurface media, like soil and sediments. It highlights the importance of air-water interfaces in porous media.

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Why is it important?

Nanoparticles and colloids can move through porous media and potentially contaminate soils and groundwater. It is therefore important to understand mechanisms of transport of particles.