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Lead ion removal by novel highly cross-linked Mannich based polymers

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Abstract

Three novel, highly cross-linked terpolymers were synthesized via Mannich polycondensation reaction. The cross-linked polymers were characterized by different spectroscopic (FT-IR, Solid 13C-NMR) techniques. Thermal properties were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The adsorption experiments were conducted under various conditions (pH, time, initial concentration of metal ions and temperature) which revealed the efficiency of the synthesized polymers in the removal of lead(II) ions. Adsorption results from model aqueous systems indicated the superiority of BisphenolS–paraformaldehyde–piperazine (BSPF) cross-linked polymer. Further investigation on BSPF proved its efficacy by ∼99% removal of lead ions from a real wastewater sample showing potential as an efficient adsorbent for industrial wastewater treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)345-351
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
Volume70
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2017

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Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • Adsorption
  • Cross-linked polymers
  • Toxic metal removal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering

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