Synthesis of MgFe Layered Double Hydroxide from Iron-Containing Acidic Residual Solution and Its Adsorption Performance

Abstract

The paper presents a new method of layered double hydroxide (LDH) synthesis starting from secondary sources, namely acidic residual solutions. The iron content of the acidic solution resulting from the pickling step of the hot-dip galvanizing process make it suitable to be used as an iron precursor in LDH synthesis. Here, Mg4Fe–LDH synthesized through the newly proposed method presented structural and morphological characteristics similar to the properties of layered double hydroxides synthesized from analytical-grade reagents. Moreover, the as-synthesized LDH and its calcined product presented efficient adsorption properties in the removal process of Mo(VI) from aqueous solutions. The adsorption studies are discussed from the equilibrium, kinetic, and thermodynamic points of view. The proposed novel technologies present both economic and environmental protection benefits.