Most industries are responsible for environmental pollution because their wastewater contains heavy metals that are hazardous. These metals tend to persist indefinitely in the environment, compromising not only human health but also the well-being of ecosystems. The objective of this study was to analyze the adsorption technology for removing heavy metals in industrial wastewater, evaluating influencing factors, adsorbent materials, applied isotherms and their advantages, through a systematic review of the scientific literature of the last 10 years. To conduct this research, the Scopus digital database was consulted. The search was conducted using a systematic review methodology and the PICO framework to identify, analyze, and interpret data on adsorption technology, factors influencing adsorption, the efficiency of different materials used as adsorbents, and the advantages and disadvant...