Metallic nickel foam is used as sacrificial anode for coagulation of boron.
Cyclic voltammetry defines the pH-dependent formation of nickel oxide flocs.
Ni sludge is mainly composed of Ni(OH)2 and NiO/NiOOH.
Electrostatic force influences the efficiency of boron adsorbing onto the coagulant.
Energy consumption of using Ni is comparable to Al and Fe electrodes.