“…36 Due to their strong affinity, excellent selectivity, wide pH range and outstanding metal stability, lanthanum (La)-based sorbents can be considered as suitable materials for fluoride removal. 37 In the last few years, various La-based composites like lanthanum hydroxide anchored granular activated carbon, La-impregnated alumina, Mg-Fe-La composites, La@ABDC, La-BDC, HAp-La-BTC-MOFs, and Hap-La-BTC MOFs@Alg-CS hybrid beads have been reported for defluoridation as they provide reactive sites for ligand exchange or complexation with fluoride ions. [38][39][40][41][42][43][44] Herein, the defluoridation study emphasises the use of a green microwave-assisted technique for the synthesis of La@ATPA and La@TPA.…”