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Adsorptive Elimination of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solution Using Magnetic Chitosan/Cellulose-Fe(III) Composite as a Bio-Sorbent

Magnetic chitosan/cellulose-Fe(III) composite biosorbents were developed and characterized, demonstrating effective removal of Cr(VI), Cu(II), and Pb(II) from water, with adsorption efficiency varying with pH, dose, time, and temperature according to Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models.

2023 Nanomaterials 18 citations
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Functionalization of Strontium Ferrite Nanoparticles with Novel Chitosan–Schiff Base Ligand for Efficient Removal of Pb(II) Ions from Aqueous Media

Researchers developed a new magnetic nanocomposite made from strontium ferrite and a chitosan-based compound to remove lead from contaminated water. The material achieved over 98% lead removal efficiency under optimized conditions and could be easily recovered using a magnet for reuse. This approach offers a promising, recyclable tool for cleaning up heavy metal pollution in water sources.

2024 Inorganics 6 citations
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Magnetically Separable Humic Acid-Chitin Based Adsorbent as Pb(II) Uptake in Synthetic Wastewater

Researchers synthesized a magnetic humic acid-chitin composite material to adsorb lead (Pb) from synthetic wastewater, achieving high removal efficiency. Magnetically separable adsorbents are being developed for removing microplastics and associated heavy metals from contaminated water.

2023 Indonesian Journal of Chemical Studies 2 citations
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Engineering a chitosan-encapsulated PDA/Fe3O4@cenosphere composite for dual adsorption of microplastics and organic dyes

Researchers engineered a composite adsorbent from industrial fly ash waste by coating cenospheres with polydopamine and iron oxide, then encapsulating them in chitosan beads. The resulting material demonstrated high adsorption capacity for both polystyrene microplastics and organic dyes, and could be magnetically recovered for reuse. The study presents a sustainable approach to water remediation that simultaneously addresses microplastic and dye pollution using repurposed industrial waste.

2025 International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 1 citations
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Preparation, Characterization and Adsorption Properties of Chitosan-Iron Nanocomposite

This paper is not directly about microplastics — it describes the synthesis and characterization of a chitosan-iron oxide nanocomposite for removing methyl green dye from water, with no connection to microplastic pollution.

2023 Wasit Journal of Pure sciences 8 citations
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A Recyclable Magnetic Biochar from Corn Cobs and Red Mud for Treating Complex Contaminants Containing Dyes and Heavy Metals

Researchers synthesized a recyclable magnetic multifunctional biochar (MMBC-400) from co-pyrolysis of corn cobs and red mud at 400°C and demonstrated its effectiveness for simultaneously removing malachite green dye and Pb2+ from complex wastewater, achieving high removal efficiency in both single and binary contaminant systems with magnetic recyclability.

2025
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Selective Removal of Anionic and Cationic Dyes Using Magnetic Composites

Researchers synthesized a composite material combining zinc-aluminum layered double hydroxide with magnetic biochar and tested it for removing dyes from water. The composite effectively adsorbed both positively and negatively charged dyes, and its magnetic properties allowed easy recovery from solution. The study demonstrates that this type of composite adsorbent could be a practical, reusable tool for treating dye-contaminated wastewater.

2024 Science & Technology Indonesia 5 citations
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Efficient removal of diclofenac from surface water by the functionalized multilayer magnetic adsorbent: Kinetics and mechanism

Researchers developed a chitosan-based multilayer magnetic adsorbent (FCS-PD) for removing diclofenac from surface water, demonstrating efficient pharmaceutical removal through adsorption kinetics studies in both synthetic water and real surface water samples, with magnetic separation enabling practical adsorbent recovery.

2020 The Science of The Total Environment 93 citations
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Green-Synthesized Iron Oxide-Chitosan Nanocomposite for Chromium and Nanoplastics Remediation

Researchers synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles and a chitosan-based iron oxide nanocomposite using Aspergillus iranicus for the first time, demonstrating effective simultaneous removal of chromium ions and nanoplastics from contaminated water.

2025
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Microwave-assisted rapid synthesis of C@Fe3O4 composite for removal of microplastics from drinking water

Researchers synthesized a magnetic carbon-iron oxide composite material that efficiently adsorbed and removed microplastics from drinking water using a simple magnetic separation step. The rapid synthesis method and strong removal performance suggest this material could be practical for water treatment applications.

2020 Adıyaman üniversitesi fen bilimleri dergisi 17 citations
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Mesoporous Ag-functionalized magnetic activated carbon-based agro-waste for efficient removal of Pb(II), Cd(II), and microorganisms from wastewater

Researchers developed silver nanoparticle-functionalized magnetic activated carbon nanosorbents derived from agricultural waste that efficiently remove lead and cadmium ions from wastewater while also exhibiting strong antibacterial activity against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The material could be regenerated and reused up to five cycles.

2023 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 11 citations
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Engineered Magnetic Carbon-Based Adsorbents for the Removal of Water Priority Pollutants: An Overview

This review covers the preparation and application of magnetic carbon-based adsorbents (derived from activated carbon, biochar, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and related materials) for removing inorganic and organic pollutants from water, comparing preparation routes and adsorption performance across different adsorbent types.

2021 Adsorption Science & Technology 38 citations
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Enhanced adsorption and co-adsorption of heavy metals using highly hydrophilicity amine-functionalized magnetic hydrochar supported MIL-53(Fe)-NH2: performance, kinetics and mechanism studies

Researchers developed a composite material made from invasive plant-derived carbon combined with a metal-organic framework to simultaneously remove multiple heavy metals from water. The approach addresses co-contamination of aquatic environments where heavy metals and microplastics often occur together.

2023 Research Square (Research Square)
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Magnetite/MXene (Fe3O4/Ti3C2) Nanocomposite as a Novel Adsorbent for Environmental Remediation of Malachite Green Dye

Researchers developed a novel magnetite/MXene nanocomposite adsorbent for removing malachite green dye from water. The material showed effective adsorption properties and could be magnetically separated after use, demonstrating potential as an environmental remediation tool for organic pollutants in contaminated water sources.

2024 Molecules 17 citations
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Fabrication and Characterization Fe3O4/Humic Acid for the Efficient Removal of Malachite Green

Researchers synthesized magnetite/humic acid composites (Fe3O4/HA) and tested their ability to remove malachite green dye from water, finding effective adsorption following pseudo-second-order kinetics. The magnetic material offers an environmentally friendly approach to removing dye pollutants from water.

2023 Science & Technology Indonesia 3 citations
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Chitosan Biopolymer and Its Nanocomposites: Emerging Material as Adsorbent in Wastewater Treatment

This review examines chitosan biopolymer and its nanocomposites as emerging adsorbent materials for wastewater treatment, highlighting their high adsorption capacity and surface charge for efficiently removing various pollutants from contaminated water.

2023 Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 40 citations
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Magnetic Mesoporous Carbon/β-Cyclodextrin–Chitosan Nanocomposite for Extraction and Preconcentration of Multi-Class Emerging Contaminant Residues in Environmental Samples

Researchers developed a magnetic mesoporous carbon/beta-cyclodextrin-chitosan nanocomposite for dispersive magnetic solid-phase extraction of ten emerging contaminants including fluoroquinolone antibiotics and parabens from environmental water samples, achieving detection limits of 0.1 to 0.7 micrograms/L.

2021 Nanomaterials 28 citations
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The use of chitosan for water purification from microplastics

Researchers investigated chitosan as a sorbent for removing microplastics from water, analyzing its physicochemical properties and proposing an optimized purification method based on chitosan's sorption characteristics.

2025 Open MIND
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Theoretical and experimental investigation on rapid and efficient adsorption characteristics of microplastics by magnetic sponge carbon

Researchers developed a magnetic sponge carbon material that demonstrated rapid and efficient adsorption of microplastics from water, with both theoretical modeling and experiments confirming strong removal capacity driven by magnetic and porous structural properties.

2023 The Science of The Total Environment 49 citations
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Chitosan‐assisted magnetic coconut shell biochar for polystyrene microplastic removal: Mechanism and reusability

Researchers created a recyclable magnetic biochar material from coconut shells, modified with chitosan, that removed up to 91% of polystyrene microplastics from water. The material maintained its effectiveness through five consecutive reuse cycles, and water treated with the biochar actually promoted better plant growth, demonstrating practical potential for environmental cleanup.

2025 Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy 2 citations
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Efficient Removal of Micro-Sized Degradable PHBV Microplastics from Wastewater by a Functionalized Magnetic Nano Iron Oxides-Biochar Composite: Performance, Mechanisms, and Material Regeneration

Researchers developed a magnetic iron oxide-biochar composite capable of removing biodegradable PHBV microplastics from wastewater with over 98% efficiency. The material worked through a combination of surface adsorption and magnetic separation, maintained performance across a wide pH range, and retained over 92% removal efficiency after four regeneration cycles.

2025 Nanomaterials 7 citations
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Recent advances in magnetic sodium alginate-based composites as the emerging adsorbents for wastewater treatment: A review

This review examines recent advances in magnetic sodium alginate-based composite materials as adsorbents for water contaminant removal, evaluating their effectiveness for removing heavy metals, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics from aqueous systems.

2025 International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 3 citations
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Synthesis and characterization of a novel ternary magnetic composite for the enhanced adsorption capacity to remove organic dyes

A novel composite material (Fe3O4/NC/MOF) combining iron oxide nanoparticles, nanocellulose, and a zinc-based metal-organic framework was synthesized using simple mechanical agitation for adsorbing organic dyes from water. The composite effectively removed four dye types (Congo red, Basic Blue 54, Basic Violet 14, Acid Red 88) with performance evaluated across pH, temperature, and contact time variables.

2024 REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE 4 citations
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Preparation of Magnetic Activated Carbon by Activation and Modification of Char Derived from Co-Pyrolysis of Lignite and Biomass and Its Adsorption of Heavy-Metal-Containing Wastewater

Researchers prepared magnetic activated carbon (MAC) from co-pyrolysis char of lignite and poplar leaves, modifying it with Fe3O4 to enable magnetic separation, and evaluated its adsorption of lead and cadmium from wastewater. At optimal conditions (pH 5, 120 min, 4 g/L dosage), the MAC achieved adsorption efficiencies of 84.4% for Pb and 78.8% for Cd, following Langmuir monolayer adsorption kinetics.

2022 Minerals 15 citations