Abstract
Water contamination caused by toxic cadmium (Cd2+) and lead (Pb2+) has become a global environmental issue, making it imperative to develop versatile functional materials for their monitoring and remediation. However, developing a versatile platform for the simultaneous sensitive multiple signal detection and effective removal of Cd2+ and Pb2+ remains a formidable challenge. Herein, a multifunctional gel for sensitive detection and effective adsorption of Cd2+ and Pb2+ is facilely constructed by integrating glycidyl methacrylate functionalized fluorescent graphene quantum dots and N, N'-methylenebisacrylamide co-crosslinked poly(thioctic acid) with physical crosslinked fluorescent gelatin. Interestingly, the gel shows cyan to chartreuse/violet fluorescence color change and fluorescent turn-on/turn-off switch after adsorbing Cd2+/Pb2+, thus for the first time simultaneous sensitive naked-eye and fluorescence dual-mode detection of Cd2+ and Pb2+ are achieved in a broad liner range (0.02–0.24 μmol). Meanwhile, the gel can effectively absorb Cd2+ and Pb2+ in water with maximum adsorption capacities of 194.553 and 259.067 mg g−1, respectively, surpassing previously reported adsorbents. Additionally, the gel exhibits excellent self-healing capability, reprocessability, biodegradability and biocompatibility, which can prolong its service life and prevent secondary contamination in practical applications. This study not only develops a versatile platform for the simultaneous sensitive detection and effective removal of Cd2+ and Pb2+, but also provides an innovative design strategy for inspiring future research to fabricate multifunctional materials for monitoring and decontamination heavy metal polluted water.
Published Version
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 call