Table 4 Adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) by Fe0.75Cu0.25-BDC@Alg-MoO3/GO from real water samples at optimum conditions (Cr (VI) concentrations (5, 10 and 15 mgL−1) and 70 mg of adsorbent and pH 3).

From: Inclusion of bimetallic Fe0.75Cu0.25-BDC MOFs into Alginate-MoO3/GO as a novel nanohybrid for adsorptive removal of hexavalent chromium from water

Water sample

Percentage removal of Cr (VI)

5 mgL−1

10 mgL−1

15 mgL−1

Tap water

98.72

98.77

98.4

Sea water

98.62

98.50

98.20

Wastewater

98.83

98.01

98.85