To investigate the adsorption mechanism of quaternary ammonium salt on the α-quartz (001) surface, the adsorption models of hydrophobic modifiers 1231, 1431, 1631 and 1831 were constructed and simulated using the density functional theory (DFT). Results indicate that the adsorption energy of quaternary ammonium salt increases with the increase of carbon chain length, and the adsorption energy reaches the maximum at 18 carbon atoms; however, the adsorption capacity of 1631 is weak owing to the carbon chain deflection. Based on the Mulliken bond population analysis, reagent 1831 has the strongest interaction with α-quartz (001) surface compared with 1231, 1431 and 1631; and during the adsorption process, charge transfer and electrostatic attraction occur between the reagent and α-quartz (001) surface with similar degrees of charge transfer observed. This study emphasizes that electrostatic attraction plays a key role in the adsorption process, while the week hydrogen bonding plays a secondary role.
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Effects of metal ions on the surface hydration of fine quartz are investigated by the theoretical methodologies. The hydration layer on the quartz surface is made up of three layers of water molecules, about 8-10 Å. The interaction energy of ions changes from -1.071 eV in water to -1.821 eV (Na+) and -1.896 eV (Ca2+) when ions are present. Metal ions improve the interaction of water molecules with the quartz surface, allowing more water molecules to enter the second and third hydration layers. In the presence of Na+, the diffusivity of water molecules is greater than in Ca2+ solutions. Increased interaction between water molecules and surfaces in the order Ca2+ > Na+ is consistent with metal ions’ propensity to hydrate.
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