Abstract
A novel organically modified silica material has been prepared by sol−gel processing. The material incorporates an organic substituent, propyl-ethylenediamine triacetate, which is linked to the silica matrix covalently. This optically transparent material has been characterized by thermogravimetric analysis and infrared spectroscopy. Its binding capability with various metal ions has been examined. The material is porous, and almost all the covalently linked organic substituents are active in the pore space. It can be processed into monoliths or coated as thin films of widely variable shapes. The usefulness of this material as a stationary phase for chromatographic separation of metal ions has been demonstrated. The feasibility of this material as a chemical recognition phase for optical sensing of Cu2+ has also been illustrated. The material is highly stable and highly resistant to leaching of the organic modifier.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
