In Situ Synthesis of MnMgFe-LDH on Biochar for Electrochemical Detection and Removal of Cd(2+) in Aqueous Solution

Herein, MnMgFe-layered double hydroxides/biochar (MnMgFe-LDHs/BC) composite was fabricated by immobilizing MnMgFe-LDHs on BC via the coprecipitation method, which was employed as an effective material for the detection and removal of Cd(2+) from aqueous media. A lamellar structure of MnMgFe-LDHs with abundant surface-hydroxyl groups and various interlayer anions inside present a greater chance of trapping Cd(2+). Meanwhile, the conductive BC with a porous structure provides numerous channels for the adsorption of Cd(2+). Using the MnMgFe-LDHs/BC-based sensor, Cd(2+) can be detected with a low limit of detection down to 0.03 ng/L. The feasibility of detecting Cd(2+) in paddy water was also carried out, with satisfactory recoveries ranging from 97.3 to 102.3%. In addition, the MnMgFe-LDHs/BC material as an adsorbent was applied to remove Cd(2+) from water with adsorption capacity of 118 mg/g, and the removal efficiency can reach 91%. These results suggest that the as-prepared MnMgFe-LDHs/BC can serve as a favorable platform for efficient determination and removal of Cd(2+) in water.