Abstract
This study deals with the removal of chromium species from aqueous dilute solutions using thermoresponsive linear and hyperbranched copolymers based on PEG-methacrylates. The thermal stability of polymers was studied by thermogravimetric analysis and chemiluminescence emission, which evidenced a slightly enhanced stability for hyperbranched polymers respect to linear structures. Their LCST was successfully determined by TOPEM (temperature-modulated DSC), and similar values to those obtained by UV spectroscopy were obtained. The adsorption capacities for chromium hexavalent of the polymers have been investigated as function of LCST. The results showed highest retention capacity of Cr(VI) for all polymers above LCST. Hyperbranched polymers were more efficient than linear polymers, because of the structure of the polymers. Hyperbranched polymers when precipitate form a network with more nanocavities where the chromium can be adsorbed. The efficiency increased with ratio of OEGMA/DEGMA, reaching a maximum retention capacity value of 40 mg Cr(VI)/g polymer.
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