Removal Of Pesticides Research Articles

Clariant wins major contracts to supply petrochemical catalysts for China's Lihuayi Group

The use of pesticides has increased uncontrollably due to population growth and, consequently, the increasing demand for agricultural products. At the same time, waters have become polluted with pesticides, which are demonstrated to be hazardous to both health and the environment, as well as being persistent in the environment. Therefore, it is necessary to find sustainable solutions to remove pesticides from aqueous environment, and the adsorption process using sustainable activated carbons is an interesting alternative. A review of different sustainable activated carbons derived from various biomass sources used for pesticide removal by adsorption has been included. Some sustainable activated carbons synthesized by chemical activation showed a significant development of porosity and high adsorption capacities, observing a direct relationship between adsorption capacity and surface area (SBET) of the synthesized materials. Furthermore, kinetic and isothermal models of the adsorbents for the removal of the pesticide have also been studied, concluding that the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir and Freundlich equations are the best options to fit the experimental data.

Advanced removal of pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceutical residues from surface water

ABSTRACT This work is interested in studying the removal of 27 harmful pollutants from drinking water in the Rosetta branch of the River Nile by advanced treatment processes (i.e. photo-catalysis under natural conditions and normal pH of surface water). The concentration levels of the selected pesticides (11 compounds) in raw water by the spiking method ranged from 1.57–0.40 µg/L, while the concentration of pharmaceuticals (10 compounds) ranged from 41.56–5.95 µg/L and the herbicides (6 compounds) in the range of 1.89–1.37 µg/L. For this purpose, TiO2-Hombikat/alumina (T/A) was prepared by a two-step method; sonication followed by the hydrothermal method. Cu/TiO2-Hombikat/alumina was prepared hydrothermally (H-Cu/T/Al) and by the wet impregnation method (Ma-Cu/T/Al). The prepared materials were characterized by XRD and SEM. The use of advanced treatment could successfully remove selected pollutants. In the case of pharmaceutical residues, the prepared catalysts showed a powerful efficiency in the complete removal of sulfamethazine, while only (T/A) and (H-Cu/T/Al) showed such an efficiency in the complete removal of diclofenac sodium. On the other hand, lower efficiencies were observed with caffeine (17.99% (T/A) and 24.05% (H-Cu/T/Al)). In the case of pesticides, a high removal of pendimethalin (93.77%) using (H-Cu/T/Al) and 86.03% by using (Mb-Cu/T/Al), whereas lower efficiencies were observed for T/A toward the degradation of aldicarb (15.6%) (l) and H-Cu/T/Al (26.07%). In the case of herbicides, the catalysts showed no more than 57% efficiency in the removal of these pollutants.

Facile synthesis disposable MOF membrane filter: Growth of NH2-MIL-125 (Ti) on filter paper for fast removal of organophosphorus pesticides in aqueous solution and vegetables

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have great potential to remove pesticide residues. However, the lack of affinity between the materials and target and the process of trivial sample preparation resulted in limited removal efficiency. Here, we report a one-pot method for the fast preparation of NH2-MIL-125 (Ti)-based filter paper to synthesise NH2-MIL-125 (Ti)-based filter paper membranes. The NH2-MIL-125 (Ti)-based filter paper membrane takes advantage of π-π interactions between the organophosphorus pesticides (OPPs) and the benzene ring of MOFs. The affinity of amino groups and metal Ti for phosphorus atoms in the OPPs exhibits rapid removal efficiency for three OPPs, imidan, fenthion, and fenitrothion. The isothermal adsorption results for imidan, fenthion, and fenitrothion were consistent with the Langmuir, Freundlich, and Langmuir models, respectively. The kinetic results for imidan, fenthion, and fenitrothion agreed with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, and the removal efficiency reached equilibrium within 1 min. There was no significant change in the adsorption capacity of OPPs in different pH solutions (pH = 2–10). Compared with that of MOFs, the NH2-MIL-125 (Ti)-based filter paper membrane removal efficiency of OPPs is the same, and it also has better removal efficiency in actual spinach samples. As a result, the sample pretreatment procedure was simplified using a low-cost and simple-to-synthesize disposable NH2-MIL-125 (Ti)-based filter paper membrane, samples’ quick separation and the simultaneous fast removal of OPPs.

Applications of Heterogeneous Photocatalysis to the Degradation of Oxytetracycline in Water: A Review.

Photocatalytic processes are being studied extensively as potential advanced wastewater treatments for the removal of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and other recalcitrant micropollutants from the effluents of conventional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Oxytetracycline (OTC) is a widespread antibiotic which is frequently detected in surface water bodies as a recalcitrant and persistent micropollutant. This review provides an update on advances in heterogeneous photocatalysis for the degradation of OTC in water under UV light, sunlight and visible-light irradiation. Photocatalysts based on pure semiconducting oxides are rarely used, due to the problem of rapid recombination of electron–hole pairs. To overcome this issue, a good strategy could be the coupling of two different semiconducting compounds with different conduction and valence bands. Several methods are described to enhance the performances of catalysts, such as doping of the oxide with metal and/or non-metal elements, surface functionalization, composites and nano-heterojunction. Furthermore, a discussion on non-oxidic photocatalysts is briefly provided, focusing on the application of graphene-based nanocomposites for the effective treatment of OTC.

Current Advancements in the Molecular Mechanism of Plasma Treatment for Seed Germination and Plant Growth.

Low-temperature atmospheric pressure plasma has been used in various fields such as plasma medicine, agriculture, food safety and storage, and food manufacturing. In the field of plasma agriculture, plasma treatment improves seed germination, plant growth, and resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses, allows pesticide removal, and enhances biomass and yield. Currently, the complex molecular mechanisms of plasma treatment in plasma agriculture are fully unexplored, especially those related to seed germination and plant growth. Therefore, in this review, we have summarized the current progress in the application of the plasma treatment technique in plants, including plasma treatment methods, physical and chemical effects, and the molecular mechanism underlying the effects of low-temperature plasma treatment. Additionally, we have discussed the interactions between plasma and seed germination that occur through seed coat modification, reactive species, seed sterilization, heat, and UV radiation in correlation with molecular phenomena, including transcriptional and epigenetic regulation. This review aims to present the mechanisms underlying the effects of plasma treatment and to discuss the potential applications of plasma as a powerful tool, priming agent, elicitor or inducer, and disinfectant in the future.

Removal of pesticides from secondary treated urban wastewater by reverse osmosis.

The residues of pesticides that reach water resources from agricultural activities in several ways contaminate drinking water resources and threaten aquatic life. This study aimed to investigate the performance of three reverse osmosis (RO) membranes (BW30-LE, SW30-XLE, and GE-AD) in rejecting four different pesticides (tributyl phosphate, flutriafol, dicofol, and irgarol) from secondary treated urban wastewater and also to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the rejection of these pesticides. RO experiments were conducted using pesticide-spiked wastewater samples under 10 and 20bar transmembrane pressures (TMP) and membrane performances were evaluated. Overall, all the membranes tested exhibited over 95% rejection performances for all pesticides at both TMPs. The highest rejections for tributyl phosphate (99.0%) and irgarol (98.3%) were obtained with the BW30-LE membrane, while for flutriafol (99.9%) and dicofol (99.1%) with the GE-AD membrane. The increase in TMP from 10 to 20bar did not significantly affect the rejections of all pesticides. The rejection performances of RO membranes were found to be governed by projection area as well as molecular weight and hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity of pesticides. Among the membranes tested, the SW30-XLE membrane was the most prone to fouling due to the higher roughness.

Smart MOF‐on‐MOF Hydrogel as a Simple Rod‐shaped Core for Visual Detection and Effective Removal of Pesticides

The immoderate use of pesticides in the modern agricultural industry has led to the pollution of water resources and ultimately threatens the human body. Herein, two metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), namely {[Zn(tpt)2 ·2H2 O]}n (Zn1) and {[Zn2 (tpt)2 (bdc)]}n (Zn2), (Htpt = 5-[4(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)]phenyl-2H-tetrazole), respectively, are constructed as smart materials for visual and on-site detection of pesticides and their removal from water. The exposed nitrogen-rich sites and high chemical stability make Zn2 a self-assembly core to further fabricate MOF-on-MOF-sodium alginate (ZIF-8-on-Zn2@SA) composite by wrapping ZIF-8 on the outside surface. Inheriting the excellent fluorescent emission of Zn2, the rod-like ZIF-8-on-Zn2@SA module exhibits naked-eye detection of thiophanate-methyl (TM) in real fruits and vegetables with a broad linear range (10-100×10-6 m), a low limit of detection (LOD = 0.14×10-6 m), and satisfactory recoveries (98.30-102.70%). In addition, carbendazim (CBZ), the metabolite of TM after usage in crops, can be efficiently removed from water by the ZIF-8-on-Zn2@SA (qmax = 161.8 mgg-1 ) with a high correlation coefficient (R2 >0.99). Therefore, the portable ZIF-8-on-Zn2@SA sensing platform presents a promising candidate for monitoring and removal of pesticides, especially suitable for regions with serious pesticide environmental pollution.

A facile one-pot synthesis of ionic liquid@porous organic frameworks for rapid high-capacity removal of heavy metal ions, pesticides and aflatoxin from two non-food bioactive products

Without inert gas protection and extra assistance by energy field, a green, facile, and catalyst-free strategy to synthesize ionic liquid@porous organic frameworks (IL@POFs) with high efficiency was developed for the first time. Besides, they have high specific surface area, stability and sustainability. As the brutal facts, many industrial crops are easily polluted and then cause safety risks. Among above IL@POFs, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium proline salt@porous organic framework ([C4mim][L-pro]@POF) exhibits rapid removal performance for typical heavy metal ions from Poria cocos (removing 100% Pb2+ within 5 min; 207.47 mg/g for Pb2+ and 62.85 mg/g for Cu2+). The separation mechanisms are coordination, accompanied by ion exchange and electrostatic interaction. Moreover, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate@porous organic framework ([C4mim][PF6]@POF) could remove 85% triazophos and 93% aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) effectively from Radices trichosanthis within 5 min, and multiple intermolecular interactions contribute to its adsorption capacity and selectivity. Above sorbents can be reused after effective elution. The proposed strategy not only provides valuable reference for the high-efficient synthesis of IL@POFs but also opens up a new pathway to recycling contaminated industrial crops.

Fabrication of a Z-scheme Zn3V2O8/g-C3N4 nano-heterojunction with high interfacial charge transfer for superior photocatalytic removal of diazinon pesticide under visible light

Fabrication of a Z-scheme Zn3V2O8/g-C3N4 nano-heterojunction with high interfacial charge transfer for superior photocatalytic removal of diazinon pesticide under visible light

Removal and magnetic recovery of heavy metals and pesticides from soil by layered double hydroxides modified biotite

• Novel three-dimensional magnetic adsorbent by biotite supported LDHs. • High removal efficiency of heavy metals and pesticides by LDH@Bt from soil. • Removal mechanism of precipitation for Cu/Pb and surface adsorption for pesticide. • Favorable interception function of LDH@Bt in soil by column leaching experiments. • Admirable magnetic recovery ability to avoid potential contamination. Novel biotite (Bt) supported different amounts of Mg-Al layered double hydroxide (LDH@Bt) with a three-dimensional hierarchical structure was fabricated via in-situ growth method. The structural and morphology characterization indicate that LDHs stably and uniformly dispersed on Bt surface, but excessive LDHs still lead to obvious aggregation of LDHs. The removal performance of LDH@Bt for heavy metal of Cu 2+ /Pb 2+ and pesticides of glyphosate (GLY)/2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCP) in soil was investigated, and the removal rates of LDH@Bt composite for four contaminants were higher than those of LDHs and Bt. Intraparticle diffusion and pseudo-second-order model well described the kinetics of heavy metals and pesticides removal. Adsorption isotherm data of Cu 2+ and Pb 2+ yielded better accordance of Freundlich model, while data of GLY and MCP were fitted Langmuir model well. In addition, different adsorption mechanisms for removal of Cu 2+ /Pb 2+ by precipitation and removal of GLY/MCP by surface adsorption were proposed. The application performance and recovery ability of LDH@Bt composite in soil were evaluated by column leaching experiments and magnetic collectability tests. The excellent removal performance and magnetic collectability provided a promising strategy for remediation and elimination of heavy metals and pesticides contaminations from soil.

Assessment of recombinant glutathione-S-transferase (HaGST-8) silica nano-conjugates for effective removal of pesticides.

Diverse glutathione-S-transferases (GSTs) are produced by insect pests including Helicoverpa armigera (HaGSTs) for detoxification of insecticides or xenobiotic compounds that they encounter. In an earlier study, the HaGST-8 gene was isolated from H. armigera larvae exposed to pesticide mixtures and the recombinant protein was expressed in the yeast Pichia pastoris. In this investigation, HaGST-8 was successfully immobilized on glutaraldehyde-activated APTES functionalized silica nanoparticles to obtain SiAPT-HaGST-8 nano-conjugates. Although enzyme activity associated with these conjugates was comparable to that of free HaGST-8, the specific activity of the former was found to be 1.25 times higher than the latter. In comparison with the free enzyme (that demonstrated a pH optimum of 9.0), for the nano-conjugates, the pH range was extended between pH 8.0 to 9.0. The optimum temperature for activity of both forms of the enzyme was found to be 30°C. Stability of the enzyme was improved from 20d for free HaGST-8 to 30d for SiAPT-HaGST-8 nano-conjugates. Some loss in GST activity was detected after every reuse cycle of nano-conjugates and in all, 63% reduction was observed after three cycles. When 3 kinds of pesticides (namely, chlorpyrifos, dichlorvos and cypermethrin) were reacted with SiAPT-HaGST-8, more than 80% reduction in levels were observed. On the basis of the results obtained, the use of such silica nanoparticle-based systems for stable enzyme conjugation followed by effective removal of pesticides from aqueous media is envisaged.

An intensive study on pesticides contamination and its removal in fruits and vegetables collected from Ghaziabad, India

These days pesticides are extensively applied in agriculture to increase productivity; although these pesticides increase productivity but also have a negative impact on the consumer. Thus, pesticide exposure in agricultural products must be decreased. The present study attempted to assess pesticide residues in samples of apple, tomato, and brinjal and determine the efficacy of washing solutions in pesticide removal. For sample preparation, the QuEChERS method was employed, and prepared samples were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Results of the study revealed that among the collected samples, 58.33 percent samples were showing lower pesticide residues as compared to the maximum residue limit (MRL) while 12.5 percent of the samples were showing higher pesticides residues as compared to the suggested MRL. Further, from the collected fruits and vegetable samples, the presence of the chlorantraniliprole, carbendazim, beta endosulfan, chlorpyrifos, malathion, carbaryl, thiomethoxam, DDT, and flubendiamide were detected in the range of 0.0–1.41 mg/kg. Among the detected pesticides, chlorpyrifos and flubendiamide were the most commonly detected pesticides. Effectiveness of different washing solutions was studied, which indicated a significant reduction in residues of all the washing solutions compared with the control (p < 0.05) and concluded that ascorbic acid and sodium bicarbonate solution was very effective in pesticides removal compared with water and chemical alone.

Classical and Recent Developments of Membrane Processes for Desalination and Natural Water Treatment.

Water supply and water treatment are of major concern all around the world. In this respect, membrane processes are increasingly used and reported for a large range of applications. Desalination processes by membranes are well-established technologies with many desalination plants implemented in coastal areas. Natural water treatment is also well implemented to provide purified water for growing population. This review covers various aspects of desalination: membranes and modules, plants, fouling (scaling, biofouling, algal blooms), cleaning, pretreatment (conventional and membrane treatments), energy and environmental issues, renewable energies, boron removal and brine disposal. Treatment of natural water focuses on removal of natural organic matter, arsenic, iron, nitrate, fluoride, pesticides and herbicides, pharmaceutical and personal care products. This review underlines that desalination and natural water treatment require identical knowledge of membrane fouling, construction of large plants, cleaning procedures, energy and environmental issues, and that these two different fields can learn from each other.

Characterization of organophosphate pesticide sorption of potato peel biochar as low cost adsorbent for chlorpyrifos removal

There has been a growing interest in the scientific world in the production of biochar from natural organic wastes as potential sustainable precursors for bioremediation. Potato peel biochar was produced by slow pyrolysis method under oxygen-limited conditions and used as bio adsorbent in bioremediation of commercial pesticide having Chlorpyrifos as an active component. Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate pesticide, highly neurotoxic, and primarily targets the central nervous system of pests and insects. The excess residues of chlorpyrifos are hazardous to environmental flora and fauna. Chlorpyrifos was treated against biochar at varying physical parameters and further optimized by using response surface methodology through Box-Behnken design (BBD). 72.06% of pesticide removal was observed post 24 h of treatment against a pesticide concentration of 1346.85 μg/ml with a biochar concentration of 1.04 mg/ml under room temperature at pH 5.04. Biochar was characterized by proximate and ultimate analysis, FTIR, and SEM-EDX. Characterization by SEM-EDX showed the surface morphology and minerals on the peel and biochar. Microgram of potato peel shows pores of larger size than biochar having many cavities with different dimensions. In the plant system, growth morphology, nutritional status, polyphenols, total antioxidant content, and free radical scavenging activity were assessed. Enhancement in presence of biochar was recorded in growth morphology and plant biomolecules including photosynthetic pigments. Better translocation of the nutrient is recorded in biochar treated plants, as evidenced by the low amount of carbohydrate and protein in treated leaves. Biocompatibility assessment of chlorpyriphos in fish erythrocytes showed 43.26% hemolysis by pesticide-treated biochar. The practical use of this approach can also be best utilized if applied to those geographical regions where the soil pH is acidic. Biochar is a marketable bio-product, which can have a positive impact in agriculture, industries, and the energy sector creating a bio-based economy with reduced environmental pollution.

Critical Evaluation of Thin Film Composite Membrane on Pesticide Removal

This study focuses on how operating pressure, pesticide characteristics, membrane materials, feed solution and draw solution affect the performance of thin film composite membranes on pesticides removal. The membrane separation discussed in this review involve nanofiltration (NF), reverse osmosis (RO) and forward osmosis processes (FO) (i.e., FO mode and pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) mode). High pressure shows positive effects on NF and RO membranes flux performances, but it could deform PRO membranes. Hydrophobic pesticides that are larger in size, negatively charged with small dipole moments will result in higher retention. Besides, ions in the feed solution increased the rejection efficiency and permeate flux of membrane whereas pesticides concentration has a negative effect on their retention. pH of feed solution determines the zeta potential of membrane. As for the draw solution, NaCl at higher concentration is recommended. This paper is crucial to give an overview on ways to improve the removal of pesticides with various thin film composite membranes.

Hydrothermal synthesis of MXene-MoS2 composites for highly efficient removal of pesticides

Ti3C2 is regarded as the most popular MXene, which has been extensively investigated as a candidate for fabrication of adsorbents to remove environmental pollutants. However, the adsorption capacity of unmodified MXene is limited owing to the lack of specific adsorption sites. In this work, we reported a simple hydrothermal method for preparation of Ti3C2-MoS2 composites and examined their adsorption removal of organic pesticide paraquat (PQ) for the first time. The adsorption equilibrium will reach within 30 min and the adsorption capacity was increased from 8.7 mg/g to 105.53 mg/g as compared with that of Ti3C2. The adsorption process is more inclined to follow the Freundlich isotherm model and quasi-second-order kinetic model, which points to that the adsorption process is multilayer adsorption and may followed both physical adsorption and chemical adsorption. Adsorption of PQ on Ti3C2-MoS2 is a spontaneous exothermic process and many factors, such as temperature, pH values, and ion strength can influence the adsorption performance. The obvious increase of adsorption performance of Ti3C2-MoS2 might be ascribed to the increase of specific surface area after the introduction of flower-like MoS2. More than that, PQ also might be catalytically degraded by Ti3C2-MoS2 for its semiconductor property.

Removal of Nutrients and Pesticides from Agricultural Runoff Using Microalgae and Cyanobacteria

The use of pesticides in agriculture has ensured the production of different crops. However, pesticides have become an emerging public health problem for Latin American countries due to their excessive use, inadequate application, toxic characteristics, and minimal residue control. The current project evaluates the ability of two strains of algae (Chlorella and Scenedesmus sp.) and one cyanobacteria (Hapalosyphon sp.) to remove excess pesticides and other nutrients present in runoff water from rice production. Different concentrations of wastewater and carbon sources (Na2CO3 and NaHCO3) were evaluated. According to the results, all three strains can be grown in wastewater without dilution (100%), with a biomass concentration comparable to a synthetic medium. All three strains significantly reduced the concentration of NO3 and PO4 (95 and 85%, respectively), with no difference between Na2CO3 or NaHCO3. Finally, Chlorella sp. obtained the highest removal efficiency of the pesticide (Chlorpyrifos), followed by Scenedesmus and Hapalosyphon sp. (100, 75, and 50%, respectively). This work shows that it is possible to use this type of waste as an alternative source of nutrients to obtain biomass and metabolites of interest, such as lipids and carbohydrates, to produce biofuels.

Laccase-Driven Transformation of High Priority Pesticides Without Redox Mediators: Towards Bioremediation of Contaminated Wastewaters.

In this study, Pleurotus dryinus was grown on municipal biosolids (BS) as the substrate to produce laccase for the removal of pesticides (fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides) from wastewater. Among the various types of BS tested, sterilized biosolids were the most promising substrate for laccase production by P. dryinus with a maximal laccase activity (162.1 ± 21.1 U/g dry substrate), followed by hygenized biosolids (96.7 ± 17.6 U/g dry substrate), unsterilized biosolids (UBS) (31.9 ± 1.2 U/g dry substrate), and alkali-treated biosolids (8.2 ± 0.4 U/g dry substrate). The ultrasound-assisted extraction of this enzyme from fermented UBS was carried out with 0.1 M phosphate buffer at pH 7.0, which increased the enzyme activity of the crude extract by 30%. To test the catalytic potential of the biocatalyst in real matrices, 1 U/ml of recovered crude laccase extract was applied for 24 h for the removal of 29 pesticides (nine fungicides, 10 herbicides, and 10 insecticides) either separately or as a mixture from spiked biologically treated wastewater effluent. When treated with crude enzyme extract, high-priority herbicides metolachlor and atrazine were completely removed, while 93%–97% of the insecticides aldicarb, spinosad, and azinphos-methyl and up to 91% of kresoxim-methyl were removed. Promising results were obtained with BS-derived crude enzyme extract exhibiting improved pesticides removal, which may be due to the mediator effect resulting from the catalytic transformation of other molecules in the cocktail. The results demonstrated a promising integrated bioprocess for the removal of pesticides in wastewater using crude laccase obtained from BS.

Biotechnological tools to elucidate the mechanism of pesticide degradation in the environment

Pesticides are widely used in agriculture, households, and industries; however, they have caused severe negative effects on the environment and human health. To clean up pesticide contaminated sites, various technological strategies, i.e. physicochemical and biological, are currently being used throughout the world. Biological approaches have proven to be a viable method for decontaminating pesticide-contaminated soils and water environments. The biological process eliminates contaminants by utilizing microorganisms' catabolic ability. Pesticide degradation rates are influenced by a variety of factors, including the pesticide's structure, concentration, solubility in water, soil type, land use pattern, and microbial activity in the soil. There is currently a knowledge gap in this field of study because researchers are unable to gather collective information on the factors affecting microbial growth, metabolic pathways, optimal conditions for degradation, and genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic changes caused by pesticide stress on the microbial communities. The use of advanced tools and omics technology in research can bridge the existing gap in our knowledge regarding the bioremediation of pesticides. This review provides new insights on the research gaps and offers potential solutions for pesticide removal from the environment through the use of various microbe-mediated technologies.

Efficient adsorption removal of organic nitrogen pesticides: Insight into a new hollow NiO/Co@C magnetic nanocomposites derived from metal-organic framework

The removal of pesticides is a prerequisite for reducing potential threat to environmental safety. It is significant to exploit some adsorbents with excellent adsorption performance, facile separation and recovery. Metal-organic framework (MOF)-based magnetic nanocomposites have received extensive attention in terms of pollutant adsorption. Thus, a new hollow NiO/Co@C magnetic nanocomposites derived from MOF was successfully assembled via simple solvothermal reaction, in which cobalt (Co) ions as inducers to conduct the formation of hollow MOFs by regulating the chemical transformation process, and benefiting from its coordination effect, the carbonized bimetallic Ni-Co-MOF were transformed into magnetic-carbon composites by maintaining its initial skeleton without the tedious preparation of Fe3O4. The hollow structure can accelerate the mass transfer efficiency and the magnetism is conducive to rapid and convenient separation. The composite was used as magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) adsorbent and the adsorption removal of organic nitrogen pesticides (ONPs) for the first time. NiO/Co@C contained hollow porous structure, resulting in high pesticides adsorption performance, as high as 62.2 mg g−1. Furthermore, the adsorption properties and mechanisms of ONPs had been discussed in detail including adsorption dynamics and thermodynamics. More importantly, NiO/Co@C could not only realize easy solid–liquid separation, but also demonstrate excellent reusability and stability. After nine cycles and the extraction recovery still retained higher than 90%. Therefore, NiO/Co@C has great promise as an effective adsorbent for pretreatment of aqueous samples and removal of hazardous pollutants.