Fluoride adsorption on carboxylated aerobic granules containing Ce(III)

► Carboxylated aerobic granules containing Ce(III) (Ce(III)-MAG) were obtained. ► Ce(III)-MAG was characterized by SEM, FTIR, XRD and pHpzc. ► Effects of pH and presence of other ions on sorption were examined. ► Ce(III)-MAG is a promising adsorbent for removal of fluoride from wastewater.