Reductive degradation of ciprofloxacin in aqueous using nanoscale zero valent iron modificated by Mg-aminoclay

In this study, the mechanism for the removal of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin (CIP) from aquatic solutions by nanoscale zero valent iron modificated by Mg-aminoclay particles was established. Firstly, MgAC coated NZVI were prepared and characterized by analythical methods such as scanning electron microscope(SEM) and X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD).These analyzes showed that cluster linked and amorphous spheres as nanochain traditionally do, between from 50 to 112 nm, and with a broad particle size distribution. Batch experi ments indicated that Mg-aminoclay (MgAC) coatednZVI, ataninitial pH of 2.5 effectivel yeliminated 58-98 of CIP. The maximum removal was shown at temperature of 20 °C. Overall, the results of this research proposed that the synthesized MgAC coated NZVI composite is an effective and promising material for removal of antibiotics from the wastewater of industry. © 2016, International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. All rights reserved