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Poly(vinyl alcohol)‐based MWCNT hydrogel for lead ion removal from contaminated water
Author(s) -
Abraham Thomas N.,
Kumar Rajesh,
Misra R. K.,
Jain S. K.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.35666
Subject(s) - vinyl alcohol , adsorption , freundlich equation , desorption , materials science , chemical engineering , self healing hydrogels , metal ions in aqueous solution , dispersant , carbon nanotube , activated carbon , dispersion (optics) , water treatment , chemistry , metal , polymer chemistry , composite material , organic chemistry , polymer , waste management , engineering , physics , optics , metallurgy
In this article, we are discussing the synthesis and characterization of poly(vinyl alcohol)‐based multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) hydrogels and its evaluation studies for toxic metal ion removal. The functionalized MWCNT serves the purpose of toxic ion adsorbent and PVA is functioning as the substrate for the stable dispersion of MWCNT. We have carried out the evaluation studies using lead ions Pb(II) in batch experimental mode. The percentage removal of Pb(II) was examined by varying experimental conditions viz. dosage of adsorbent, pH of the solutions, and contact time. It was found that 80% removal was achieved under optimal conditions. This adsorption potential is found to be far better than that of simply dispersing MWCNT in water. The equilibrium adsorption follows the Freundlich adsorption isotherm model. After Pb(II) adsorption, the ions were easily desorbed using a high pH solution, completely regenerating for further removal process. This novel approach of dispersing MWCNT in hydrogel and their re‐use after desorption is expected to have promising outcome in the water purification application. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012