In this study,wepropose to synthesize magnetic hydroxyapatite
nanoparticles(MNHAP)and explore the possibility of usingMNHAP
as adsorbents for the removal of Cd2+ and Zn2+ from aqueous
solution. The MNHAP possess merits of high adsorption capacity
of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles and separation convenience
of magnetic materials. Furthermore, the removal of heavy metals
from aqueous solution using MNHAP as adsorbents has never been
reported in the literature. The MNHAP adsorbents were carefully
characterized and the experimental parameters were also investigated
in detail.