Mg/Al-LDHs modified biochar with Mg/Al ratio 2, 3 and 4 were prepared.
Modification significantly improved biochar's phosphate adsorption performance.
Higher Mg/Al ratio increased LDHs interlayer space and biochar phosphate adsorption.
Adsorption maximum of 4:1 Mg/Al-LDHs biochar was 81.83 mg P/g at pH 3.
Inorganic anions decreased phosphate adsorption in order of F− > SO42 − > NO2− >Cl−.