Well dispersed and easy separated nanoadsorbents with stable chemical property are highly desired.
Fe3O4@Zr(OH)x yolk–shell nanospheres (YSNs) nanoadsorbents were prepared.
Enhanced Pb(II) adsorption capacity of 310.8 mg/g was achieved on Fe3O4@Zr(OH)x YSNs based on Zr weight.
The cavities in Fe3O4@Zr(OH)x YSNs is responsible for the improved performance.