In this research work, new composite materials based on magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) were developed to evaluate the retention of fluorine from wastewater. This material was prepared with dead burned magnesia oxide (MgO), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (NH₄H₂PO₄), and some retarding agents. We chose to synthesize with hydrogen peroxide instead of water; alumina and zeolite were also added to the cement. The obtained optimal conditions were studied and analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), BET, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The adsorbents showed a strong ability to remove fluoride from contaminated water, and the best defluoridation capacity was evaluated as 2.21 mg/g for the H₂O₂ cement. Equilibrium modeling was performed, and the experimental data were presented according to the isotherms of Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, and Dubinin–Radushkevich.

In this study, we used a novel composite material based on magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) to explore the retention of fluoride from used water. Dead-burned magnesium oxide (MgO), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (NH₄H₂PO₄), and a few retarders were used to create this particular substance. Several studies have corroborated the performance of using aluminum in the capture of fluoride. From this perspective, we attempted to reinforce our matrix with different quantities of aluminum, which increased the resistance of the composite in water. The optimal conditions that were obtained were evaluated and scrutinized using a range of techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET). The adsorbents demonstrated a powerful ability to remove fluoride from contaminated water and the defluoridation capacity was evaluated at 4.84 mg/g. Equilibrium modeling was carried out, and the experimental data were expressed in accordance with the Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, and Dubinin–Radushkevich isotherms.

In the present study, we explore the synthesis and characterization of novel composite materials derived from magnesium phosphate cement by incorporating varying quantities of aluminum, iron oxide, or alumina. These composites demonstrate promising properties related to water resistance and significant specific surface areas. Furthermore, our investigations reveal that aluminum, iron oxide, and phosphate constituents exhibit an affinity for fluoride retention. Consequently, we apply these synthesized materials for fluoride adsorption. Our results indicate a noteworthy adsorption capacity, ranging from 2.35 mg/g for cement synthesized with 0.25 g of aluminum to 4.84 mg/g for materials synthesized with 1.5 g of aluminum. The influence of incorporating alumina or iron oxide into these matrices is thoroughly examined. Additionally, we investigated the optimal conditions utilizing a range of analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with an energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analyses (TGA). To further elucidate this process, we perform equilibrium modeling and present experimental data in accordance with the Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, and Dubinin–Radushkevich isotherms.