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Mg(OH) 2 Nanoflakes for Effective Removal of Phosphate Ions

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: nanoflakes, synthesized at room temperature, exhibited enhanced properties necessary for phosphate ion adsorption from solutions. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy showed flake-like nanoparticles that were highly segregated, offering high surface area and active sites. Other characterization techniques, such as energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, contributed to the understanding of the chemical composition of the materials. The investigation of zeta potential revealed the surface charge of the nanoflakes before and after adsorption, supporting the adsorption mechanism of phosphate. Results from the ion adsorption experiment using ion chromatography confirmed that our fabricated material performed well in the phosphate adsorption test.

Source: ChemistryOpen

DOI: 10.1002/open.70188

Authors: Moses D. Ashie, Nicholas Chance, Sushmita Roy, Niroj Aryal, Bishnu Prasad Bastakoti

Institution: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Language: English

Topic: Phosphorus and nutrient management

Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,790

Funders: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture