Abstract
The objective of this study is the synthesis of macroporous polystyrene-based polyHIPE/nanoclay (p (HIPE)/NClay) monoliths and post-functionalization of the monoliths through sulfonation to improve the structural and textural properties as well as adsorption performances towards bisphenol-A as an endocrine disrupting chemical. The adsorption tests were conducted with raw p (HIPE), nanoclay, p (HIPE)/NClay and sulfonated samples in order to obtain insights in the adsorption mechanism. The synergy between clay embedding and sulfonation resulted in higher BPA removal performance of p (HIPE)/NClay@S sample (96% removal) when compared with the raw polyHIPE (52% removal). The adsorption efficiency was mainly attributed to the functionality, followed by porosity and hydrophilicity of the as-synthesized materials. Considering the roles of hydrophobic, hydrogen-bonding and π-π stacking interactions, the adsorption mechanism was discussed by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. Moreover, the experimental parameters including solution pH, co-exiting anions, ionic strength, and temperature were investigated in detail. The adsorption data were fitted to isotherm and kinetic models. The composite adsorbents also displayed excellent regeneration and stability until fifth cycle. This research provides fresh insights into the effective adsorptive removal of endocrine disrupting hormone by sulfonated porous nanoclay-polymer monoliths.
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