Synthesis and characterization of iminodiacetate cellulosic sorbent and its application in metal ion extraction

W. H. Chan*, S. Y. Lam‐Leung, W. S. Fong, F. W. Kwan

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Abstract

Iminodiacetate cellulosic chelating sorbent, derived from cotton fabric, was synthesized in a two‐step reaction sequence. The pH dependence of the metal ion extraction for Cd (II), Co(II), Cu(II), Pb(II), and Ni(II) was studied. Under optimum conditions, the average sorptive capacity of the sorbent was found to be 0.38 mmol metal ion/sorbent. The viability of using this sorbent for recycling, preconcentration of metal ion, and selective metal ion extraction was demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)921-930
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume46
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Oct 1992

Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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