Magnetic chitosan-based biosorbents for phosphorus removal from wastewater: Adsorption properties and mechanistic insights

Key Points

• Phosphorus removal efficiency reached 85% under optimal conditions, indicating strong adsorption properties.
• Key adsorption metrics included maximum capacity at 30 mg/g and equilibrium time of 24 hours.
• Assessment involves mechanistic insights from experiments focusing on interaction between biosorbents and phosphorus.
• This indicates a promising approach for eco-friendly wastewater treatment, emphasizing the need for more extensive applications.