Development of biochar-based magnetic adsorbent for enhanced Pb(II) ions removal
Soha M Abd El Wahab, Kareem Elsayed, Hanaa A Zein El Abdeen, Shimaa M Ali · 2026
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Soha M Abd El Wahab and co-authors build, in a 2026 study, a magnetic material that pulls lead ions out of water. Lead in water threatens both nature and human health. Their material loads tiny ferrite particles onto biochar, a porous charcoal, in two amounts. The magnet in the mix lets the used material be fished back out of the water with ease.
Tests with X-rays and other tools confirmed the ferrite formed a clean single phase on the char. A lighter loading of char raised the surface area and pore space. The mix took up lead best in acidic water, and the uptake fit a chemical bonding model rather than simple sticking. The authors say the low-cost, reusable mix could help clean water from factories and mines.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Soha M Abd El Wahab, Kareem Elsayed, Hanaa A Zein El Abdeen, Shimaa M Ali |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 44 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |