A quaternary ammonium salt modified chitosan magnetic adsorbent has been prepared.
This adsorbent can be efficient removal of methyl orange (MO) and Cr(VI) from water.
MO bears more affinity to this adsorbent than Cr(VI).
This adsorbent has short adsorption time and rapid separation speed from water.
This adsorbent can be efficient regenerated and reused after saturated adsorption.