Deep remediation of As(III) in water by La-Ce bimetal oxide modified carbon framework

Arsenic contamination of groundwater harms the health of millions of people, especially As(III), which is extremely toxic and difficult to remediate. Herein, we fabricated a reliable La-Ce binary oxide-anchored carbon framework foam (La-Ce/CFF) adsorbent for As(III) deep removal. Its open 3D macroporous structure ensures fast adsorption kinetic. The incorporation of an appropriate amount of La could enhance the affinity of La-Ce/CFF for As(III). The adsorption capacity of La-Ce 10 /CFF reached 40.01 mg/g. It could purify the As(III) concentrations to drinking standard level (< 10 μg/L) over the pH ranges 3–10. It also possessed excellent anti-interference ability to the interfering ions. In addition, it worked reliably in the simulated As(III)-contaminated groundwater and river water. La-Ce 10 /CFF could easily apply in fixed-bed, and La-Ce 10 /CFF (1 g) packed column could purify 4580 BV (36.0 L) of As(III)-contaminated groundwater. When further considering the excellent reusability of La-Ce 10 /CFF, it is a promising and reliable adsorbent for As(III) deep remediation.