A nanocomposite of nZVI/ATP with nanoscale zero-valent iron(nZVI) supported on attapulgite(ATP) was synthesized for activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to generate reactive free radicals for quinclorac removal. The microstructures of nZVI/ATP were characterized using X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, and N2 adsorption-desorption. The effect factors of nZVI/ATP-PMS system on quinclorac degradation were tested, including PMS dosage, nZVI/ATP dosage, initial solution pH, initial quinclorac concentrat...