مشخصات پژوهش

The need to eliminate heavy metal pollutants, particularly lead (Pb²⁺), has intensified due to industrialization and environmental contamination. This study synthesized a magnetic NiFe₂O₄@graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposite for efficient Pb²⁺ removal, characterized via FT-IR, FESEM, XRD, EDX, zeta potential, VSM, BET, TGA and DTG analysis. The nanocomposite demonstrated an exceptional experimental adsorption capacity of 137.86 mg/g at pH 6–8, achieving equilibrium within 5 minutes. Adsorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order model (R > o.999), and the equilibrium data were best described by the Freundlich isotherm (R² = 0.975). The material's industrial applicability is highlighted by: (1) Rapid treatment kinetics enabling high-throughput wastewater processing, (2) Magnetic separability allowing easy recovery and reuse in continuous flow systems, (3) Consistent performance (>90% efficiency after 5 cycles) reducing operational costs, and (4) High selectivity for Pb²⁺ in the presence of common interfering ions, as demonstrated by competitive adsorption studies. FT-IR confirmed the critical role of surface -OH groups in binding. This work presents a scalable, cost-effective solution for heavy metal remediation in electroplating, battery manufacturing, and mining wastewater treatment.