A CuAl-layered double hydroxide/hydrochar (CuAl-LDH/HC) composite derived from Pennisetum setaceum was synthesized and evaluated for Congo Red (CR) removal from aqueous solutions. Hydrochar was prepared via hydrothermal carbonization and subsequently integrated with CuAl-LDH using a coprecipitation method. Structural and surface properties were characterized by XRD, FT-IR, SEM-EDX, and BET anal…
Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) is a layered material with a large surface area and good anion-exchange capacity, but its stability remains limited. To enhance its performance, LDH was modified with Muntingia calabura (MC) extract, which is rich in flavonoids and phenolics with strong antioxidant activity (IC₅₀ < 50 μg/mL). CaAl, CaCr, and CaFe LDH–MC composites were synthesized via the c…
The increasing use of antibiotics particularly ceftriaxone has raised environmental concerns due to their residues contaminating aquatic systems. This study aims to develop layered double hydroxide materials MgAl, MgCr, and MgFe synthesized through the coprecipitation method and modified with red dragon fruit peel extract (Hylocereus costaricensis). This modification was carried out to improve …