Table 10 Adsorption capacities of different adsorbents previously reported for the removal of MG compared with nano bentonite and MgO impregnated clay.

From: Preparation and characterization of low-cost adsorbents for the efficient removal of malachite green using response surface modeling and reusability studies

Adsorbents

Adsorption capacity (mg/g)

References

Shells seeds of Ziziphus spina christi

48.7

17

Nano bentonite

13.8

Present study

MgO impregnated clay

17.2

Present study

Prosopis cineraria saw dust treated by Sulphuric acid

65.8

75

NaOH- modified breadnut peel

352.2

46

Alg-Fe3O4 nanoparticles

47.8

76

Coal-associated soil

89.9

77

Sea shell powder

42.3

78

Organically modified hydroxyapatite

188.5

79

Calcium alginate nanoparticles

277.7

80