H igh release of heavy metals from industries like metal processing, refining, paint, battery industry and mining causes serious wastewater contamination because of the non-degradable nature of metals. Released metal ions become poisonous for both plants and living organisms after certain concentrations since they tend to pile up in living organisms and cause various disturbances and disorders [1-4]. Hence, various physical and/or chemical treatment techniques have been applied for many years, such as chemical reduction, precipitation, solvent extraction, coagulation, flocculation and filtration, membrane processes [5][6][7]. However, feasible applications of the mentioned techniques are limited due to high operational and initial capital costs, low efficiency and production of undesirable sludge. Many of the mentioned techniques have substantial penalties, such as demand for high-priced equipment, high reagent consumption, high energy requirement, inadequate metal removal, and generation of toxic sludge. On the other hand, adsorption systems are rapidly gaining