“…Due to the similar ionic radii of Mn(IV) (r = 0.53 Å) and Sb(V) (r = 0.60 Å), the combination of MnO 2 and HAP may lead to structural and surface modifications, which might result in better chemical stability and adsorption properties. Thus, HAP with acidity seems to be an appropriate modifier for MnO 2 although there are few reports to confirm this [21][22][23].…”