Mechanistic Elucidation on the Detoxification of Hexavalent Chromium Using a Magnetic "Anion Sponge" Fe₃O₄-pC₃N₄/PANI Composite with Redox Capability: Synergistic Design and Computational Study

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• This research focuses on developing a composite material for the effective detoxification of hexavalent chromium from water.
• Utilized a magnetic composite comprising Fe₃O₄-protonated C₃N₄ and polyaniline for detoxification purposes.
• Investigated the redox capability of the composite material in water remediation processes.
• Conducted computational studies to analyze mechanisms of detoxification.
• The Fe₃O₄-pC₃N₄/PANI composite significantly improved the adsorption efficiency for Cr(VI) removal compared to traditional materials.
• Achieved over 90% detoxification rate under optimized conditions, indicating high effectiveness in real-world applications.