Colloidal stability and cadmium removal efficiency of chitosan-modified magnetite nanoparticles from mill scale waste

Puntos clave

• Cadmium removal efficiency increases with optimized colloidal stability in chitosan-modified nanoparticles.
• Testing shows over 80% cadmium removal within two hours, signaling high effectiveness of the modified nanoparticles.
• Analysis involves synthesis and characterization of chitosan-modified magnetite nanoparticles from industrial waste.
• This approach supports eco-friendly remediation efforts for cadmium-contaminated environments.