Abstract
The effect of reverse emulsion globules stabilized by non-ionic surfactants on metal-ion retention properties of poly(acrylic acid) was studied by continuous enrichment of external aqueous phase in a dead-end filtration system. Double emulsion systems were made by two-steps method confining an acid solution at pH 1.0 in the inside of reverse emulsion. Continuous phase of second dispersion stage was a poly(acrylic acid) solution at pH 6.0. By application of pressure, a divalent metal-ion stream, Cu 2+ and Cd 2+ at pH 6.0 was continuously added from a reservoir. Results indicate that it is possible to increase the maximum retention capacity of retention system above maximum retention capacity of poly(acrylic acid). The increase in the metal-ion retention can be explained via the macromolecular transport of metal-ions through oil phase of double emulsion. In general, a sequence given by linking of metal-ions by the polymer, adsorption of polymer on liquid–liquid interface, transporting of metal-ion and functional group regeneration is suggested and associated to the increases of overall system retention. Combination of water-soluble polymer and double emulsion systems appears as a novel alternative to remove and concentrate pollutant metal-ions in aqueous solution.
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