Abstract
In this study, sequential interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogels based on poly(polyethylene glycol diacrylate) poly(PEGDA) and poly(methacrylic acid) (PMAA) were prepared with enhanced adsorption properties for heavy metal ion removal. The swelling behavior and mechanical property of the IPN hydrogels were characterized. It was found that swelling ratio increased, and mechanical strength decreased with the PMAA content in the IPN. The IPN hydrogels were used to remove heavy metal ions from aqueous solution under the non-competitive condition. The effects of pH values of the feed solution at the range of 3–5 and PMAA content in the IPN on the adsorption capacity were investigated. The results indicated that the adsorption capacity of the IPN hydrogels increased with the pH values and PMAA content in the IPN. Furthermore, the synergistic complexation of metal ions with two polymer networks in the IPN was found in the adsorption studies. Regeneration studies suggested that metal rebinding capacity of the IPN hydrogels did not change significantly through repeated applications compared with the first run. It was concluded that the poly(PEGDA)/PMAA hydrogels could be used as fast-responsive, high capacity, and renewable sorbent materials in heavy metal removing processes.
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