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Magnetic nanoparticles for efficient heavy metal removal: synthesis, adsorption capacity, and key experimental parameters

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Heavy metals are toxic, non-biodegradable pollutants that pose serious risks to human health and the environment, even at trace concentrations. The contamination of drinking water and groundwater by heavy metals requires urgent attention. Nanotechnology has advanced significantly over the past decade, offering innovative solutions for water purification, particularly through the adsorption of heavy metal ions using nanomaterials. This study focuses on the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles, their adsorption capacity, and the desorption process. Additionally, the effects of key experimental parameters – such as contact time, ion concentration, pH, temperature, ionic strength, and adsorbent dose – on the removal efficiency of metal ions are examined. The findings underscore the potential of magnetic nanoparticles for effective heavy metal remediation in water.

Source: Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry

DOI: 10.1515/revic-2024-0090

Authors: Hawar J. Sadiq Hawezy, Aryan Fathulla Qader, Rebaz A. Omer, Layth I. Abd Ali

Institutions: Koya University, Knowledge University

Language: English

Topic: Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,489