Synergistic adsorption and oxidation of Sb(III) from mining wastewater using hybrid ZIF-8-Fe nanoparticles: Performance and mechanisms

Key Points

• To evaluate the performance and mechanisms of ZIF-8-Fe nanoparticles in removing antimony from wastewater.
• Developed hybrid ZIF-8-Fe nanoparticles for wastewater treatment
• Conducted adsorption and oxidation experiments
• Analyzed performance using ecological risk assessments
• Demonstrated effective reduction of Sb(III) levels
• Highlighted synergistic mechanisms of adsorption and oxidation
• Indicated potential ecological benefits of the hybrid approach