Simultaneous Removal of Multiple Heavy Metal Ions from River Water Using Ultrafine Mesoporous Magnetite Nanoparticles.

ABSTRACT: The exploration of simultaneous removal of co-existing or multiple pollutants from water by the means of nanomaterials paves a new avenue that is free from secondary pollution and inexpensive. In the aquatic environment, river water contains a mixture of ions, which can influence the adsorption process. In this respect, removing heavy metal ions becomes a true challenge. Here, four heavy metal ions, namely, Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Ni²⁺, have been successfully removed simultaneously from river water using ultrafine mesoporous magnetite (Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles (UFMNPs) based on the affinity of these metal ions toward the UFMNP surfaces as well as their unique mesoporous structure, promoting the easy adsorption. The individual remo

SUBMITTER: Fato TP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6648574 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature