One-Step Synthesis of a Mn-Doped Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/GO Core–Shell Nanocomposite and Its Application for the Adsorption of Levofloxacin in Aqueous Solution
Siyasanga Mpelane, Nomvano Mketo, Mbuso Mlambo, Ndzondelelo Bingwa, Philiswa N. Nomngongo
Abstract
/GO core-shell nanocomposite showed significant recyclability and regenerability properties up to five adsorption-desorption cycles. As a proof of concept, the performance of the prepared adsorbent was evaluated for laboratory-scale purification of spiked real water samples. The prepared adsorbent significantly reduced the concentration of Lev in the real water samples and the removal efficiency ranged from 86 to 97%.
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NanocompositeAqueous solutionAdsorptionDopingShell (structure)Materials scienceCore (optical fiber)Chemical engineeringInorganic chemistryNanotechnologyChemistryPhysical chemistryComposite materialOptoelectronicsEngineeringNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsGraphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsNanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery