Synthesis of an eco-friendly cation exchanger through phosphorylation of a 3-D interpenetrating network for Pb(II) removal from water
摘要
This study highlights the development of an environmentally friendly and efficient cation exchanger for the removal of Pb(II) ions from water. The semi-IPN structure was transformed into an IPN (PAipnHPMA) by interpenetrating poly(2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate) chains within the matrix under pre-optimized reaction conditions. The IPN was subsequently phosphorylated to produce the cation exchanger (PAipn/CE). Removal percentage of lead metal ion was calculated under various conditions, including a reaction time of 300 min, pH 6.0, adsorbent dosage of 75 mg, temperature of 30 °C, and an initial metal ion concentration of 2.0 ppm. The IEC was measured at 0.61 milliequivalent g−1, with Pb(II) removal efficiency of 84.73%. Adsorption isotherm analysis revealed a rate constant (Kf) of 1.1210 and R2 = 0.95, aligning with the Freundlich isotherm model. Thermodynamic parameters, such as entropy (ΔS°), enthalpy (ΔH°), and Gibbs free energy change (ΔG°), were assessed using a Van’t Hoff plot, confirming the spontaneity and feasibility of the adsorption process based on negative ΔG° values across six temperature levels. The PAipn/CE exhibited outstanding performance in Pb(II) elimination. Additionally, re-usability tests indicated that the cation exchanger maintained effective performance over four cycles, with Pb(II) removal percentages ranging from 84.38 to 67.7% by the fourth cycle.
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