A laboratory scale batch process was conducted to investigate the feasibility of a
hybrid system of zero-valent iron (Fe0) with three different adsorbents for the removal of
nitrate (NO3-) and ammonium ions (NH4+) from aqueous solution. The maximum nitrate
removal was observed for Fe0-sepiolite hybrid system at 45ºC for 24 h reaction time. The rate of NO3- removal increased with the increase in initial NO3- concentration. NH4+ ions produced
during the denitrification process by Fe0 were successfully removed by the adsorbents, with
the removal efficiency in the order of GAC > sepiolite > filtralite. Results of the present study
suggest that the use of hybrid systems could be a promising innovative technology for
achieving simultaneous removal of NO3- and NH4+ from aqueous solution. Includes 19 references, figures.