Lead Cations Research Articles

Removal of Lead Cations by Novel Organoclays Derived from Bentonite and Amphoteric and Nonionic Surfactants.

For many decades, natural and modified clay minerals have been used as adsorbents to clean up aquatic and soil ecosystems contaminated with organic and inorganic pollutants. In this study, organoclays based on bentonite and various amphoteric and nonionic surfactants were synthesized and tested as effective sorbents for lead ions. The maximum values of R were obtained when describing the sorption processes using the Langmuir model, which ranged from 0.97 to 0.99. The adsorption of lead ions by these organoclays was investigated using different sorption models including the Langmuir, Freundlich, and BET. It was found that, according to the values of limiting adsorption to the Langmuir equation, the synthesized organoclays formed an increasing series: organoclay with cocamide diethanolamine < bentonite < organoclay with lauramine oxide < organoclay with sodium cocoiminodipropionate < organoclay with disodium cocoamphodiacetate < organoclay with alkyl polyglucoside. The Gibbs energy for all of the analyzed samples was calculated and found to be negative, indicating the spontaneity of the cation adsorption process in the forward direction. The maximum value of the adsorption capacity of lead cations on organoclay-based bentonite with alkyl polyglucoside was 1.49 ± 0.05 mmol/g according to the Langmuir model, and 0.523 ± 0.003 mmol/g as determined by the BET model. In the process of modifying bentonite, there was an increase in negative values of the zeta potential for organoclays compared to the initial mineral, which clearly enhanced their electrostatic interactions with the positively charged lead ions. It was hypothesized, based on the physicochemical principles, that exchange adsorption is the main mechanism for lead absorption. Based on chemical approaches, organoclays based on amphoteric surfactants absorb lead mainly through the mechanisms of electrostatic attraction, ion exchange, and complexation as well as the formation of insoluble precipitates. Organoclays based on nonionic surfactants, on the other hand, absorb lead through mechanisms of complexation (including chelation) and the formation of insoluble chemical precipitates. The comparison of isotherms from different models allows us to find the most accurate match between the model and the experimental data, and to better understand the nature of the processes involved.

Dual Electrochemical Methods for Determination of Anesthetic Procaine

Procaine belongs to a type of medicine in which excessive dosage form creates cardiac problems and many allergenic reactions. Thus, continuous monitoring of this drug and its metabolite is crucial for sustainable health management during treatment. In this study, electrochemical techniques such as square wave voltammetry (SWV) and differential pulse polarography (DPP) are utilized for assaying procaine amounts in standard and pharmaceutical formulations. In SWV, the reduction of diazotized procaine gives a reduction peak at −0.05 V which is directly proportional with procaine hydrochloride concentration, whereas in DPP, the interaction of the drug with lead cation at −0.4 V is followed by the decrease in peak current of the lead cation reduction peak, which is directly proportional with the concentration of the drug. Both methods indicate high accuracy, sensitivity and precision. Linear concentration ranges of both methods are 0.0999–5.996 × 10-7 M for SWV and 0.1999–5.996 × 10-7 M for DPP. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) are calculated for both SWV and DPP techniques, and found that LOD equals 1.984 × 10-9 M and LOQ equals 6.611 × 10-9 M for SWV, while for (DPP) LOD and LOQ were found to be 3.519 × 10-9 M and 1.173 × 10-8 M, respectively.

Tailored Supramolecular Interactions in Host–Guest Complexation for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules

AbstractHost‐guest complexation offers a promising approach for mitigating surface defects in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Crown ethers are the most widely used macrocyclic hosts for complexing perovskite surfaces, yet their supramolecular interactions and functional implications require further understanding. Here we show that the dipole moment of crown ethers serves as an indicator of supramolecular interactions with both perovskites and precursor salts. A larger dipole moment, achieved through the substitution of heteroatoms, correlates with enhanced coordination with lead cations. Perovskite films incorporating aza‐crown ethers as additives exhibited improved morphology, reduced defect densities, and better energy‐level alignment compared to those using native crown ethers. We report power‐conversion efficiencies (PCEs) exceeding 25 % for PSCs, which show enhanced long‐term stability, and a record PCE of 21.5 % for host–guest complexation‐based perovskite solar modules with an active area of 14.0 cm2.

Tailored Supramolecular Interactions in Host-Guest Complexation for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules.

Host-guest complexation offers a promising approach for mitigating surface defects in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Crown ethers are the most widely used macrocyclic hosts for complexing perovskite surfaces, yet their supramolecular interactions and functional implications require further understanding. Here we show that the dipole moment of crown ethers serves as an indicator of supramolecular interactions with both perovskites and precursor salts. A larger dipole moment, achieved through the substitution of heteroatoms, correlates with enhanced coordination with lead cations. Perovskite films incorporating aza-crown ethers as additives exhibited improved morphology, reduced defect densities, and better energy-level alignment compared to those using native crown ethers. We report power-conversion efficiencies (PCEs) exceeding 25 % for PSCs, which show enhanced long-term stability, and a record PCE of 21.5 % for host-guest complexation-based perovskite solar modules with an active area of 14.0 cm2.

Cardiac Myosin and Thin Filament as Targets for Lead and Cadmium Divalent Cations.

Lead and cadmium are heavy metals widely distributed in the environment and contribute significantly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Using Leadmium Green dye, we have shown that lead and cadmium enter cardiomyocytes, distributing throughout the cell. Using an invitro motility assay, we have shown that sliding velocity of actin and native thin filaments over myosin decreases with increasing concentrations of Pb2+ and Cd2+. Significantly lower concentrations of Pb2+ and Cd2+ (0.6mM) were required to stop sliding of thin filaments over myosin compared to the stopping actin sliding over the same myosin (1.1-1.6mM). Lower concentration of Cd2+ (1.1mM) needed to stop actin sliding over myosin compared to the Pb2++Cd2+ combination (1.3mM) and lead alone (1.6mM). There were no differences found in the effects of lead and cadmium cations on relative force developed by myosin heads or number of actin filaments bound to myosin. Sliding velocity of actin over myosin in the left atrium, right and left ventricles changed equally when exposed to the same dose of the same metal. Thus, we have demonstrated for the first time that Pb2+ and Cd2+ can directly affect myosin and thin filament function, with Cd2+ exerting a more toxic influence on myosin function compared to Pb2+.

Enhanced chemical interaction between ionic liquid and halide perovskite to improve performance of perovskite solar cells

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with wide bandgap (Eg > 1.67 eV) metal halides combined with silicon solar cells for tandem photovoltaics are one of the most promising technologies for achieving efficiencies over 33%. However, the low long-term stability of PSCs due to deep trap states and halide segregation in the perovskites impedes commercialization. Ionic liquids have been widely used to overcome this drawback, with anions primarily interacting with the perovskite and cations playing a more limited role. Here, by giving cations functional groups that bind to the perovskite and passivate defects, both cations and anions in the ionic liquid are designed to improve the quality of the perovskite thin film. The incorporation of a methoxy group within the cation fosters interaction with lead cations in the perovskite structure. This interaction enhances passivation at the interfaces, thereby suppressing ion migration and leading to improved optoelectronic properties. PSCs fabricated with the wide-bandgap perovskite containing 1-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-methylpiperidinium thiocyanate (MMP-SCN) exhibit higher power conversion efficiency (PCE) and long-term stability against light, heat, and moisture than those containing 1-butyl-1-methylpiperidinium thiocyanate (BMP-SCN). PSCs with MMP-SCN achieve PCEs over 20% with FF of over 84% and demonstrate long-term operational stability of 1000 h.

Lead Extraction in a Functionalized and Permeable Silica-Based Porous Liquid.

Silica-based porous liquids (PLs) are innovative and versatile liquid materials with a high potential, although their application is often restricted to gas sorption. In this work, we propose to evaluate their potential to extract metals. For this goal, we have adapted their synthesis to provide PLs functionalized with thiols that are expected to chelate metallic contaminants, such as lead. As the accessibility of liquids and metals to the PL's porous network is one of the key points for their application, we developed an original small-angle neutron scattering experiment to verify that the PL is permeable to polar liquids. Then, preliminary extraction tests have successfully been carried out, with an extraction of lead cations by complexation on one-third of accessible thiol groups. This work demonstrates that the extraction of metal species by a PL is possible and opens many perspectives for optimization.

Effects of lead and copper cations on antimonite flotation

Effects of lead and copper cations on antimonite flotation

Organic Semiconductor Based on N, S-Containing Crown Ether Enabling Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells.

The uncoordinated lead cations are ubiquitous in perovskite films and severely affect the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). In this work, 15-crown-5 with various heteroatoms are connected to the organic semiconductor carbazole diphenylamine, and two new compounds, CDT-S and CDT-N, are developed to modify the Pb2+ defects in perovskite films through the anti-solvent method. Apart from the oxygen atoms, there are also N atoms on crown ether ring in CDT-N, and both S and N heteroatoms in CDT-S. The heteroatoms enhance the interaction between the crown ether-based semiconductors and the undercoordinated Pb2+ defect in perovskite. Particularly, the stronger interaction between S atoms and Pb2+ further enhances the defect passivation effect of CDT-S than CDT-N, thereby more effectively suppressing the non-radiative recombination of charge carriers. Finally, the efficiency of the device treated with CDT-S is up to 23.05 %. Moreover, the unencapsulated device based on CDT-S maintained 90.5 % of the initial efficiency after being stored under dark conditions for 1000 hours, demonstrating good long-term stability. Our work demonstrates that crown ethers are promising in perovskite solar cells, and the crown ether containing multiple heteroatoms could effectively improve both efficiency and stability of devices.

Ultrasensitive Electroanalytical Detection of Pb2+ and H2O2 Using Bi and Fe-Based Nanoparticles Embedded into Porous Carbon Xerogel-The Influence of Nanocomposite Pyrolysis Temperatures.

Multifunctional materials based on carbon xerogel (CX) with embedded bismuth (Bi) and iron (Fe) nanoparticles are tested for ultrasensitive amperometric detection of lead cation (Pb2+) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The prepared CXBiFe-T nanocomposites were annealed at different pyrolysis temperatures (T, between 600 and 1050 °C) and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, N2 adsorption, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and electron microscopies (SEM/EDX and TEM). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and square wave anodic stripping voltammetry (SWV) performed at glassy carbon (GC) electrodes modified with chitosan (Chi)-CXBiFe-T evidenced that GC/Chi-CXBiFe-1050 electrodes exhibit excellent analytical behavior for Pb2+ and H2O2 amperometric detection: high sensitivity for Pb2+ (9.2·105 µA/µM) and outstanding limits of detection (97 fM, signal-to-noise ratio 3) for Pb2+, and remarkable for H2O2 (2.51 µM). The notable improvements were found to be favored by the increase in pyrolysis temperature. Multi-scale parameters such as (i) graphitization, densification of carbon support, and oxide nanoparticle reduction and purification were considered key aspects in the correlation between material properties and electrochemical response, followed by other effects such as (ii) average nanoparticle and Voronoi domain dimensions and (iii) average CXBiFe-T aggregate dimension.

Purification of water contaminated with heavy metals, exemplified by lead cations, utilizing Fe2O3@Al2O3 nanocomposites.

Purification of water contaminated with heavy metals, exemplified by lead cations, utilizing Fe2O3@Al2O3 nanocomposites.

Mathematical Modelling and Optimization for Facile Synthesis of Structured Activated Carbon (ACs) from Adansonia kilima (Baobab) Wood Chips Integrating Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis for the Elimination of Lead (II) Cations from Wastewater Effluents.

In this research, activated carbon (AC) was synthesized from ligno-cellulosic residues of Adansonia kilima (Baobab) wood chips (AKTW) using two-step semi-carbonization and subsequent pyrolysis using microwave-induced heating (MWP) in the presence of a mild activating agent of K2CO3. The influence of process input variables of microwave power (x1), residence time (y1), and amount of K2CO3 (z1) were analysed to yield superior quality carbon having maximum removal efficiencies (R1) for lead (II) cations from waste effluents, fixed carbon percentages (R2), and carbon yield percentages (R3). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to develop relevant mathematical models, with an appropriate statistical assessment of errors. Level factorial response surface methodology (RSM) relying on the Box-Behnken design (BBD) was implemented for the experimental design. The surface area and porous texture of the samples were determined using Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller (BET) adsorption/desorption curves based on the N2 isotherm. Surface morphological structure was observed using field emission scanning electron microscopic (FESEM) analysis. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was carried out to observe the thermal stability of the sample. Change in the carbon content of the samples was determined using ultimate analysis. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis was performed to observe the crystalline and amorphous texture of the samples. The retention of a higher proportion of fixed carbon (80.01%) ensures that the synthesized adsorbent (AKTWAC) will have a greater adsorption capacity while avoiding unwanted catalytic activity for our synthesized final sample.

Optimization, Kinetics, and Isotherm Studies of Methyl Thioninium Chloride Removal from Simulated Solutions Using Chitosan Derivatives.

Methylene blue (MB) dye or methyl thioninium chloride is one of the hazardous cationic dyes that are discharged into the textile effluent causing a highly negative environmental impact. The present work targets the investigation of the adsorption performance of some chitosan-modified products toward the MB dye from simulated solutions. The claimed chitosan derivatives were prepared, characterized, and applied for the removal of lead and copper cations from an aqueous medium in a previous work. These include: N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan (N,O-CM/Cs), chitosan grafted with glutaraldehyde (Cs/GA), chitosan cross-linked with GA/epichlorohydrin (Cs/GA/ECH), and chitosan cross-linked with glutaraldehyde/methylene bis(acrylamide) (Cs/GA/MBA). The modified chitosan derivatives in this study displayed outstanding mechanical qualities, exceptional reusability, and a significant amount of adsorption capacity. The ability of prepared Cs derivatives to eradicate MB was as follows: N,O-CM/Cs (95.1 mg/g) < Cs/GA (120.1 mg/g) < Cs/GA/ECH (220.1 mg/g) < Cs/GA/MBA (270.0 mg/g). The swelling performance of the prepared sorbents was verified under different experimental conditions, and the data revealed that the maximum swelling was attained at pH = 9, temperature 55 °C, and after 24 h. The produced Cs derivatives showed exceptional reusability by maintaining higher adsorption effectiveness throughout five cycles. The MB dye was adsorbed onto the modified derivatives according to pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Langmuir model. Moreover, the adsorption process was monitored via atomic force microscopy to verify the differences between the dye-free and dye-loaded adsorbents.

High adsorption performance for trace lead (II) cation from sewage by Fe/Cu metal organic nanosheets modified with terephthalic acid

A two-dimensional nanoflake (Fe/Cu-TPA) was prepared through a simple ultrasonic-centrifuge method. Fe/Cu-TPA has prominent performance on the removal of Pb2+ with low consistences. More than 99% lead (II) (Pb2+) was removed. The adsorption equipoise was established within 60 min for 50 mg L−1 Pb2+. Fe/Cu-TPA shows excellent regenerability with 19.04% decline of Pb2+ adsorption competence in 5 cycles. There are two models for Fe/Cu-TPA adsorption of Pb2+, pseudo-second-order dynamic model and Langmuir isotherm model, with a utmost adsorption competence of 213.56 mg g−1. This work offers a new candidate material for the industrial-grade Pb2+ adsorbents with promising application prospect.

Chitosan-Based Architectures as an Effective Approach for the Removal of Some Toxic Species from Aqueous Media.

Modified uncrosslinked and crosslinked chitosan derivatives were investigated as green sorbents for the removal of copper (Cu2+) and lead (Pb2+) cations from simulated solutions. In this regard, N, O carboxymethyl chitosan (N, O CMC), chitosan beads (Cs-g-GA), chitosan crosslinked with glutaraldehyde/methylene bisacrylamide (Cs/GA/MBA), and chitosan crosslinked with GA/epichlorohydrin (Cs/GA/ECH) were prepared and characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy analyses. Atomic force microscopy investigation was carried out to compare the surface topography of the prepared samples before and after the metal uptake. The kinetics of the removal process were investigated by pseudo-first-order and -second-order models. Moreover, the adsorption isotherms were carefully studied by applying Langmuir and Freundlich models. The data reveal that upon adsorption of copper(II) metal ions, all chitosan-modified products followed the Langmuir isotherm except for Cs/GA/ECH which followed the Freundlich isotherms, and the highest adsorption capacity (q e) was obtained for Cs/GA/MBA due to the formation of stable chelate structures between the metal cation and the functional groups present on the modified chitosan product. The order of metal uptake at the optimum pH value is as follows: Cs/GA/MBA (Cu: 95.7 mg/g, Pb: 99.15 mg/g), Cs/GA/ECH (Cu: 80.4 mg/g, Pb: 93.14 mg/g), Cs-g-GA (Cu: 77 mg/g, Pb: 88.4 mg/g), and N, O CMCh (Cu: 30.2 mg/g, Pb: 44.8 mg/g). The AFM data confirmed the metal uptake process by comparing the roughness and height measurements of the free sorbents and the metal-loaded sorbents.

Soil adsorption and transport of lead in the presence of perovskite solar cell-derived organic cations

Perovskite photovoltaics offer a highly efficient and low-cost solar energy harvesting technology. However, the presence of lead (Pb) cations in photovoltaic halide perovskite (HaPs) materials is concerning, and quantifying the environmental hazard of accidental Pb2+ leaching into the soil is crucial for assessing the sustainability of this technology. Pb2+ from inorganic salts was previously found to remain in the upper soil layers due to adsorption. However, Pb-HaPs contain additional organic and inorganic cations, and competitive cation adsorption may affect Pb2+ retention in soils. Therefore, we measured, analyzed by simulations and report the depths to which Pb2+ from HaPs penetrates into 3 types of agricultural soil. Most of the HaP-leached Pb2+ is found to be retained already in the first cm of the soil columns, and subsequent rain events do not induce Pb2+ penetration below the first few cm of soil surface. Surprisingly, organic co-cations from the dissolved HaP are found to enhance the Pb2+ adsorption capacity in clay-rich soil, compared to non-HaP-based Pb2+ sources. Our results imply that installation over soil types with improved Pb2+ adsorption, and removal of only the contaminated topsoil, are sufficient means to prevent ground water contamination by HaP-leached Pb2+.

Highly efficient functional materials for modern electrochemical devices

In order to find new functional materials and materials with improved performance for next-generation electrochemical devices, several new materials for various purposes have been synthesized. In particular, BiVO4 films were obtained by electrochemical synthesis using interferometric control of film thickness during their deposition. Previously, it was found that the use of thin BiVO4 films with a thickness of 150 to 400 nm is most effective, where an increase in the quantum yield of photocurrent up to 0.25 at ? of 400 to 450 nm was observed. LiFePO4 was synthesized in DES medium (low-temperature eutectic solvents): choline chloride?triethylene glycol (ChCl?TEG) and choline chloride?ethylene glycol (ChCl?EG) using NH4FePO4 and CH3COOLi as precursors. It was found that the mode of synthesis of LiFePO4/C at 973 ? for 1 h does not lead to oxidation of LiFePO4, as evidenced by the values of the ratio Fe2+/Fe3+ for LiFePO4 and LiFePO4/C, which are 2.4 and 2.7, respectively. It was found that the substitution of a part of lead cations (up to 20 mol. %), in the composition of the fluoride-conducting phase Pb0.86Sn1.14F4, contributes to the increase of its conductivity in the whole temperature range, the higher the concentration of the substituent, to a greater extent. Charge transfer is provided by highly mobile interstitial fluorine anions, the concentration of which increases with the rise of temperature and substituent content.

CONDUCTIVITY OF SOLID FLUORIDE-CONDUC­TING PHASES BaxPb0.86-xSn1.14F4

This work presents the results of research of complex solid fluoride ion conducting phases based on lead and tin fluorides. Structure and conductive properties of solid solutions based on PbSnF4 were investigated. Series of samples were synthesized with replacement of lead cations with barium cations in structure of Pb0.86Sn1.14F4 in the concentration range of 0 ≤x ≤0.86. The barium cation has a larger radius and does not have a stereoactive lone pair of electrons, which can have a significant contribution to the conductivity of the synthesized phases and the characteristics of fluoride ion transportation in them.&#x0D; It was established that with partial or complete replacement of lead cations with barium cations in the fluoride ion conducting phases in Pb0.86Sn1.14F4 solid solutions of BaxPb0.86‑xSn1.14F4 , where x takes the values 0 ≤x ≤0.86 are formed. The symmetry of the crystal lattice of the synthesized phases in the concentration range of 0 ≤x ≤0.43 corresponds to the structural type of β-PbSnF4 (space group P4/ nmm). Farther increase in the content of barium fluoride cause their crystal lattice to rearrange and approach the structural type of BaSnF4 with preservation of the space group symmetry. The conductive properties of the synthesized phases were investigated.&#x0D; We register increase in conductivity of samples bound to increase of barium cation content in the range of 0 ≤x ≤0.43. After reaching peak in conductivity of samples it gradually lowers with increase of barium cation content in the range of 0.43 ≤x ≤0.86.&#x0D; The fluoride ion conducting phase Pb0.43Ba0.43Sn1.14F4, isostructural to β-PbSnF4, in comparison with the currently known fluoride-conducting phases has have the highest electrical conductivity in a wide temperature range. Its conductivity is almost two orders of magnitude higher than that of β-PbSnF4 and is 0.12 S/cm at 373 K. With 19FNMR method, it was determined that electrical conductivity is mainly provided by internodal fluorine anions, which are localized between layers of barium and stanium cations. The transfer numbers for fluorine anions in the synthesized phases correspond to the theoretical ones.

Photo-synaptic properties of CH3NH3Pb1-xMnxBr2x+1 hybrid perovskite thin film-based artificial synapse

With the increasing demands on unstructured data processing, a system emulating the human nervous system has garnered great attention as an alternative to the von-Neumann architecture due to low power consumption and parallel data processing. To realize the neuromorphic computing, the artificial electronic synapse, neuron device and architecture have been investigated using various materials and devices. In this regard, in addition to electrical-responsive synaptic devices, photoresponsive synapse devices are attracting attention due to photoresponse with high bandwidth, low power consumption, and low current crosstalk. Espicially, the organic-inorganic hybrid halide perovskites (OIHPs) are promising materials for photodevices due to broad optical absorption, low exciton binding energy, fast charge transport properties, and tunable bandgap. The OIHPs have been implemented to demonstrate the photo-stimulated synaptic functions, however, most OIHPs contain toxic lead cations, limiting their widespread application. In this study, we investigated the light-stimulated photosynaptic characteristics based on OIHPs synthesized with Mn2+ (CH3NH3Pb1-xMnxBr2x+1) that could substitute non-desirable Pb-based perovskite. The Mn2+-based OIHPs photosynapstor successfully emulated the essential synaptic characteristics including excitatory post-synaptic current, pulse-paired facilitation, post-tetanic potentiation, transition from short-term plasticity to long-term plasticity, forgetting curve, and spike-timing dependent plasticity.

Simultaneous toxic Cd(II) and Pb(II) encapsulation from contaminated water using Mg/Al-LDH composite materials

The Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) were used for the toxic diverse metal ions accumulation owing to their functional sites and complexation capabilities. Their intercalation with ligands like sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) can enhance the active sites for heavy metal adsorption. Here, the Mg/Al-LDHs were inscribed with SHMP using the co-precipitation method to detoxify wastewater by removing lead (Pb2+) and cadmium (Cd2+). Mg/Al LDH-SHMP composite adsorbent was investigated using several instrumentations such as XRD, FT-IR, and FE-SEM-EDX for identifying the functional and morphological properties which are accountable for lead and cadmium cations adsorption. The adsorption was studied in a batch method to investigate the adsorption performance by optimizing pH, adsorbent dose, time of contact, concentration, and adsorption temperature. The adsorption isotherm, thermodynamics, kinetics of the adsorption progress, and mechanism were thoroughly investigated. The pseudo-second-order model gave the highest outcomes in terms of fitting the kinetic data, with the greatest correlation coefficient for both cations. The trend of isotherm was adjacent to the Langmuir model with the highest removal amount of 45.66 and 24.34 mgg−1 for Pb2+ and Cd2+, respectively. The thermodynamic investigation exhibited that the adsorption reaction was spontaneous endothermic, and random in character. The capacity for absorption improved as a result of the higher temperature. Moreover, Pb2+ and Cd2+ accumulation onto the Mg/Al LDH-SHMP surface was plausible with surface complexations, isomorphic substitution, precipitation, and heavy metal chelation. The Mg/Al LDH-SHMP composite could be an ideal material for Pb2+ and Cd2+ accumulation from the wastewater for its high adsorption capacity and fast adsorption kinetics.