Table 1 Atomic concentrations (%) of (LFO)1:(CFO)0.43 and Pb2+@(LFO)1:(CFO)0.43 measured with XPS analysis.

From: Magnetic nanocomposite for lead (II) removal from water

Adsorbent

Atomic concentration (%)

La 3d5

Co 2p3

Fe 2p3

O 1s

Pb 4f.

(LFO)1:(CFO)0.43

5.4

6.9

23.0

64.7

Pb2+@(LFO)1:(CFO)0.43

4.9

6.4

20.3

66.9

1.4