The ternary composite MgO@ZnO@BC was synthesized and characterized for the adsorption of Cu2+, Pb2+ heavy metal ions from wastewater. The results show that the addition of the MgO@ZnO@BC composite results in higher adsorption properties for Cu2+ and Pb2+, with a molar ratio of 5% 0.1 g, and maximum adsorption capacity (50.63 mg/g for Cu2+ and 61.46 mg/g for Pb2+). The Langmuir adsorption isotherm of the adsorption complex and the kinetics of adsorption are secondary kinetics. The adsorption of Cu2+ and Pb2+ was mainly chemisorption, accompanied by physical adsorption. This adsorption method fully conforms to the concepts of clean production and efficient waste utilization, providing a reference for the removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater and waste recycling using ternary composite materials.
