Abstract
A key problem associated with the design of graphene oxide (GO) materials and their tuning for nanoscale separations is how specific functional groups influence the competitive adsorption of solvated ions and water at liquid/graphene interfaces. Computation accompanied by experiment shows that OH and COOH exert an influence on water adsorption properties stronger than that of O and H functional groups. The COO– anions, following COOH deprotonation, stabilize Pb(II) through strong electrostatic interactions. This suggests that, among the functional groups under study, COOH offers the best Pb(II) adsorption capacity and the ability to regenerate the sorbent through a pH swing. In line with computation, striking experimental observations revealed that a substantial increase in Pb(II) adsorption occurs with increasing pH. Our findings provide a systematic framework for controlled design and implementation of regenerable C-based sorbents used in separations and desalination.
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