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This paper focused on the synthesis of Fe3O4@NiO core–shell magnetic nanoparticles for the highly efficient removal of Alizarin red S dye from contaminated effluent. The physicochemical properties of as-synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer, transmission electron microscopy, N2 adsorption–desorption, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy instrumental analysis. Many adsorption parameters, i.e., contact time, adsorbent dosage, pH solution, initial Alizarin red S concentration, and process temperature, were applied to interpret the dye adsorption mechanism. Also, the reuse efficiency of Fe3O4@NiO in six cycles of adsorption–desorption was investigated. By applying many isotherms and kinetic models of adsorption, it was concluded that Alizarin red S removal using Fe3O4@NiO followed pseudo-second-order kinetic equation (R2 = 0.9985) and Freundlich isotherm model (R2 = 0.9947) with a maximum adsorption capacity of 223.30 mg/g. The effect of coexisting ions (bicarbonate, phosphate, sulfate, nitrate ions) on the removal of Alizarin red S was investigated. The results indicated that adsorption capacity has decreased by increasing the concentration of co-anions in the solution. The affinity sequence for the anion adsorption on the adsorbent is \({\text{NO}}_{{3}}^{ - }\) > \({\text{HCO}}_{{3}}^{ - }\) > \({\text{PO}}_{{4}}^{{{3} - }}\) > \({\text{SO}}_{{4}}^{2 - }\). Overall, as-synthesized Fe3O4@NiO core–shell magnetic nanoparticles indicated an efficient performance in dye adsorption, specifically Alizarin red S dye from contaminated wastewater, which may be useful for practical applications in large quantities.
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Nodehi, R., Shayesteh, H. & Rahbar-Kelishami, A. Fe3O4@NiO core–shell magnetic nanoparticle for highly efficient removal of Alizarin red S anionic dye. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 19, 2899–2912 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-021-03399-8
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