Comparative adsorption of levofloxacin by Cu–Fe layered double hydroxides and mixed oxides: kinetics, isotherms, mechanisms, energy efficiency, and green valorization of waste adsorbents

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Asmaa S. Hassan, Abdullah S. Alawam, Ahmed A. Allam, Samar M. Mahgoub, M. Refat, Rehab Mahmoud
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra09055e
Cited by: 3
References: 64

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of levofloxacin (LV) and related antibiotics in aquatic systems constitutes a critical environmental and public health concern, driving the need for advanced water treatment solutions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal Advanced oxidation water treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
10
Pages
8735–8760
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN