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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Review of Magnetic Adsorbents for Heavy Metals in Sludge Leachate: Synthesis, Mechanism, and Performance Evaluation.

Shenglong Zhong, Shouming Hu, Ming Li, Xuyu Jiang, Jin Qi, Lihua Huang, Kai Zhu, Zongwei Xia, Nan Yu, Beibei Chen

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Shenglong ZhongCollege of Resources and Environment, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China.ORCID 0009-0007-5660-9762
Shouming HuMengyin County Branch, Linyi Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, Linyi 276200, China.
Ming LiCollege of Resources and Environment, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China.
Xuyu JiangKey Laboratory of Monitoring for Heavy Metal Pollutants, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Hunan Ecological Environment Monitoring Center, Changsha 410019, China.
Jin QiCollege of Resources and Environment, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China.
Lihua HuangCollege of Resources and Environment, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China.
Kai ZhuCollege of Resources and Environment, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3193-9777
Zongwei XiaCollege of Resources and Environment, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China.
Nan YuJinluo Water Management Co., Ltd., Linyi 276036, China.
Beibei ChenHunan Water Ecological Environment Monitoring Center, Hunan Ecological Environment Monitoring Center, Changsha 410019, China.

Funding

Ministry of Ecology and Environment KLMHM202512the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province ZR2024QD191
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The environmental challenges posed by heavy metal contamination in sludge leachate are becoming increasingly severe, necessitating the development of highly efficient remediation technologies. Among various treatment approaches, magnetic adsorbents have garnered significant attention as a promising solution due to their outstanding adsorption performance, convenient magnetic separation characteristics, and potential for regeneration. This paper systematically reviews the latest research progress on magnetic adsorbents designed for the complex system of sludge leachate, covering synthesis methods, surface functionalization, adsorption mechanisms, and performance evaluation. Key synthesis strategies are analyzed, including magnetic core preparation, inorganic coating, carbon composites, organic polymer grafting, functional molecule impregnation, and metal-organic framework (MOF) composites. The mechanisms by which these strategies influence material adsorption capacity, selectivity, and stability are elucidated. Despite significant achievements in laboratory studies, practical applications still face challenges such as large-scale synthesis, regeneration efficiency, cyclic stability, and adaptability to complex water bodies. Future research should focus on green synthetic pathways to advance the industrial application of structurally functional magnetic composite materials, providing systematic solutions from material design to process optimization for the sustainable remediation of heavy metal contamination in sludge leachate.

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adsorption mechanismheavy metalsmagnetic adsorbentsperformance evaluationsludge leachate

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PMID42124101
PMCPMC13164209

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