Design of EDTA-functionalized graphene oxide for efficient adsorptive elimination of Fe( iii ) ions from water

Key Points

• The aim is to develop an EDTA-functionalized graphene oxide to effectively remove Fe(III) ions from water.
• Synthesis of EDTA-functionalized graphene oxide
• Characterization of the graphene oxide nanosheets
• Evaluation of adsorption capacity of Fe(III) ions
• EDTA-functionalized graphene oxide shows enhanced adsorption of Fe(III) ions
• High chemical stability in water treatment settings
• Significant reduction in Fe(III) concentration in treated water samples