In situ Polymerized FDU‐12/Poly(methyl methacrylate) and FDU‐12/polyamide 6 Nanocomposites for Cd<sup>2+</sup> Adsorption
Samyar Zabihi, Sahar Jamshidian, Roozbeh Soltani, Rasool Pelalak, Zahra Heidari, Azam Marjani, Mahdi Ghadiri
Abstract
Abstract Large‐pore mesoporous silica FDU‐12 was synthesized and functionalized with silane coupling agents bearing methacrylate and diamino groups. Diamino‐functionalized FDU‐12/polyamide 6 and methacrylate‐functionalized FDU‐12/poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites were prepared via in situ polymerization approach. These two synthesized nanocomposites were used as potential adsorbents for the removal of Cd 2+ cations from aqueous media. The impact of different adsorption factors affecting the adsorption process was investigated, and isotherm and kinetic studies were conducted to gain a better understanding of adsorption mechanisms involved in the removal process of Cd 2+ by the adsorbents. Experimental and computational results demonstrated that the adsorbents have acceptable performance for Cd 2+ uptake.