Comparative Study Of Adsorption Research Articles

Comparative adsorption study of cationic yellow 28 and anionic congo red dyes using Tunisian natural chert

Comparative adsorption study of cationic yellow 28 and anionic congo red dyes using Tunisian natural chert

Bentonite-verbena biochar composite for anionic dye removal: Investigation, simulation and modeling

This research investigates the potential of a novel bentonite-verbena biochar composite for the removal of methyl orange from wastewater. Comparative adsorption studies demonstrated that this biocomposite significantly outperforms traditional adsorbents, exhibiting an 83.12 % improvement over raw bentonite. The molecular dynamics simulation revealed the specific mechanism for the enhanced synergistic effect observed between bentonite and biochar in the adsorption of methyl orange. Furthermore, the impact of operational parameters (adsorbent mass, pH, contact time and initial dye concentration) on the adsorption process was systematically evaluated. However, nonlinear modeling indicated that the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm model best described the kinetic and adsorption process. This biocomposite, composed of verbena biochar, shows outstanding adsorption performance for methyl orange, anionic dye, opening up new avenues for the development of innovative and sustainable adsorbent materials derived from bioresources.

Comparative study of CO adsorption on Au, Cu, MoO2 and MoS2 2D Nanoparticles

This study focuses on a comparative analysis of the electronic properties of triangular, irregular hexagonal, and octagonal 2D nanoparticles containing 10, 12, and 14 motifs, made of Au, Cu, MoO2, and MoS2. The investigation was carried out using density functional theory. The formation energies and vibrational frequencies demonstrate that the 2D nanostructure configurations can exist as stable structures. Edge atoms with lower coordination numbers than central atoms, are the preferred sites for CO adsorption. Using orbital-weighting dual descriptors calculated from Fukui functions enabled the identification of a majority nucleophilic attack sites in Au and Cu nanoparticles, while MoO2 and MoS2-based nanoparticles present almost as many electrophilic sites as nucleophilic sites. The charge transferred between the nanostructures and the CO molecule and the redistribution of the projected density of states were used to assess the strength of interfacial bonds and the nature of the fundamental interaction involved in the bonding.

Comparative Study of Cu Ion Adsorption by Nano-Hydroxyapatite Powder Synthesized from Chemical Reagents and Clam Shell-Derived Calcium Sources.

The increasing contamination of water sources by heavy metals necessitates the development of efficient and sustainable adsorption materials. This study evaluates the potential of nano-hydroxyapatite (HA) powders synthesized from chemical reagents (Chem-HA) and clam shells (Bio-HA) as adsorbents for Cu ions in aqueous solutions. Both powders were synthesized using microwave irradiation at 700 W for 5 min, resulting in nano-sized rod-like particles confirmed as HA by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Bio-HA exhibited higher crystallinity (67.5%) compared to Chem-HA (34.9%), which contributed to Bio-HA's superior adsorption performance. The maximum adsorption capacities were 436.8 mg/g for Bio-HA and 426.7 mg/g for Chem-HA, as determined by the Langmuir isotherm model. Kinetic studies showed that the Cu ion adsorption followed the pseudo-second-order model, with Bio-HA achieving equilibrium faster and displaying a higher rate constant (6.39 × 10⁻4 g/mg·min) than Chem-HA (5.16 × 10⁻4 g/mg·min). Thermodynamic analysis indicated that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic, with Bio-HA requiring less energy (ΔH° = 39.00 kJ/mol) compared to Chem-HA (ΔH° = 43.77 kJ/mol). Additionally, the activation energy for Bio-HA was lower (41.62 kJ/mol) than that for Chem-HA (46.39 kJ/mol), suggesting better energy efficiency. The formation of a new Cu2(OH)PO4 phase after adsorption, as evidenced by XRD, confirmed that the Cu ions replaced the Ca ions in the HA lattice. These findings demonstrate that Bio-HA, derived from natural sources, offers environmental benefits as a recyclable material, enhancing heavy metal removal efficiency while contributing to sustainability by utilizing waste materials and reducing an environmental impact.

Comparative Study for Propranolol Adsorption on the Biochars from Different Agricultural Solid Wastes.

Currently, large amounts of agricultural solid wastes have caused serious environmental problems. Agricultural solid waste is made into biochar by pyrolysis, which is an effective means of its disposal. As the prepared biochar has a good adsorption capacity, it is often used to treat pollutants in water, such as heavy metals and pharmaceuticals. PRO is an emerging contaminant in the environment today. However, there are limited studies on the interaction between biochars with PRO. Thus, in this study, we investigate the adsorption of PRO onto the biochars derived from three different feedstocks. The order of adsorption capacity was corn stalk biochar (CS, 10.97 mg/g) > apple wood biochar (AW, 10.09 mg/g) > rice husk biochar (RH, 8.78 mg/g). When 2 < pH < 9, the adsorption capacity of all the biochars increased as the pH increased, while the adsorption decreased when pH > 9, 10 and 10.33 for AW, CS and RH, respectively. The adsorption of PRO on biochars was reduced with increasing Na+ and Ca2+ concentrations from 0 to 200 mg·L-1. The effects of pH and coexisting ions illustrated that there exist electrostatic interaction and cation exchange in the process. In addition, when HA concentration was less than 20 mg/L, it promoted the adsorption of PRO on the biochars; however, when the concentration was more than 20 mg/L, its promoting effect was weakened and gradually changed into an inhibitory effect. The adsorption isotherm data of PRO by biochars were best fitted with the Freundlich model, indicating that the adsorption process is heterogeneous adsorption. The adsorption kinetics were fitted well with the pseudo-second-order model. All the results can provide new information into the adsorption behavior of PRO and the biochars in the aquatic environment and a theoretical basis for the large-scale application of biochar from agricultural solid wastes.

A comparative adsorption study of activated carbon and Fe-modified activated carbon for trinitrotoluene removal

BackgroundActivated carbon (AC) is commonly used to remove many pollutants from water due to its appealing adsorption properties. However, the pristine surface properties of AC limit its ability to effectively remove 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT, a widely used explosive water contaminant). Modifying AC with Fe nanoparticles (NPs) can significantly improve the surface properties of the Fe/AC composite, thereby enhancing its adsorption capabilities. MethodCommercial charcoal-based AC was modified with Fe NPs via wet impregnation followed by a one-step carbothermal synthesis (labeled Fe-AC-800). A detailed characterization of Fe-AC-800 and its counterparts, pristine AC and thermally modified AC (AC-800, without Fe NPs doping) was performed using XRD, Raman Spectroscopy, SEM, EDS, BET, XPS, and FTIR. Then, the adsorption characteristics and performances of Fe-AC-800 were analyzed to determine its effectiveness in removing TNT and compared to AC and AC-800, considering the impact of in-situ Fe-modification and carbothermal treatment. Significant findingsFe-AC-800 displayed a higher adsorption capacity for TNT (387.74 mg/g) than the pristine AC (265.52 mg/g) but only slightly higher than AC-800 (339.64 mg/g). This was ascribed to the combined effect of the carbothermal treatment and Fe NPs doping, which constructed a richer porous structure that improved the Fe-AC-800 surface features and favored TNT removal. The optimal adsorption capacity of Fe-AC-800 was 464.13 mg/g under ambient conditions. TNT adsorption onto Fe-AC-800 and AC-800 conformed to only the Langmuir isotherm model, indicating uniform monolayer adsorption, whereas on the pristine AC, it satisfied both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, respectively. The primary mechanism of TNT adsorption onto Fe-AC-800 was physical adsorption through pore filling, hydrogen bonding, and π-π EDA interactions, respectively.

Silk adsorbent for green and efficient removal of methylene blue from wastewater.

Silk, a naturally occurring proteinaceous biopolymer with remarkable adsorbent properties, has been employed in wastewater remediation. The sericin coating, functioning as a protective barrier and rendering fibres impervious to external chemical attacks and preventing their involvement in chemical reactions, was removed using a greener alternative to harness silk as an effective adsorbent. Subsequently, the silk fibres underwent intermittent microwave degumming to extract sericin, and the fibres were utilized for the adsorptive exclusion of the hazardous methylene blue (MB) dye. The comparative batch adsorption studies (kinetics and isotherm) between raw silk fibres and degummed fibres were performed to comprehend the role of degumming on fibre adsorption efficacy by varying operating conditions, including pH, time of contact, initial adsorbate and dosage of adsorbent. The paramount adsorption capacity of raw silk was observed to be 137.08mgg-1 and 179.14mgg-1 for degummed silk when adsorbate conc. was 100ppm. The kinetics of adsorption obeyed pseudo-second order suggesting that the rate controlling step is chemisorptions, and data demonstrated greatest fit to Langmuir isotherm exhibiting mono-layer adsorption. Further, biodegradability was studied by mimicking natural environmental conditions where the raw and degummed silk fibres demonstrated 51% and 53% degradation, respectively, after 180days. Overall, based on obtained results, this study highlights the suitability of silk as an effective as well as sustainable adsorbent for the exclusion of toxic methylene blue dye from wastewater.

Comparative study of synthesis methods and pH-dependent adsorption of methylene blue dye on UiO-66 and NH2-UiO-66

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly promising adsorbents with notable properties such as elevated adsorption capacities and versatile surface design capabilities. This study introduces two distinct synthesis methods, one lasting 1 h and the other 24 h, for UiO-66 and NH2-UiO-66. While both methods yield structures with comparable crystallinity and morphology, the adsorption performance of the cationic methylene blue dye varies at different pH levels. Despite the 24 h synthesis time being optimal for maximum adsorption in both MOFs, the relative difference in NH2-UiO-66 adsorption percentage at different times suggests reduced dependency on synthesis time for this property. Notably, NH2-UiO-66 exhibits consistent and effective performance across three pH levels, warranting further investigation into its adsorption kinetics and isotherm. The achievement of high adsorption efficiency coupled with a significantly reduced synthesis time underscores the importance of developing simplified synthetic methods, essential for enhancing the practical applicability of MOFs in diverse applications.

A comparative study of moisture adsorption on GO, MOF-5, and GO/MOF-5 composite for applications in atmospheric water harvesting.

Water scarcity is an alarming situation across the globe. Several methods have been reported in the literature to minimize the water shortage problem. Sorbent-based atmospheric water harvesting (SBAWH) is considered an energy-efficient, low-cost strategy, and sustainable approach. In the present study, the synthesis of graphene oxide (GO) was carried out using a modified Hummers' method, while the synthesis of MOF-5 and a GO/MOF-5 composite was carried out using a solvothermal approach. The synthesized materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The phase composition and crystallinity of all synthesized samples were confirmed by XRD analysis. SEM analysis provided information about the surface morphology of all synthesized samples. The adsorption of water vapors on surfaces of GO, MOF-5, and the GO/MOF-5 composite was evaluated by FTIR analysis. The negative charge was explored by the PZC technique on the surface of all synthesized materials. The water adsorption characteristics of GO, MOF-5, and the GO/MOF-5 composite were evaluated using an atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) plant. The maximum adsorption capacity of 542 mg g-1 was achieved by the MOF at 55% RH (relative humidity), while a low adsorption capacity of the MOF was observed at higher humidity values. This problem was overcome by making a GO/MOF-5 composite. GO imparts structural stability to the MOF-5 structure at higher humidity values. The maximum adsorption capacity of 1137 mg g-1 was achieved by the GO/MOF-5 composite at 75% RH. Several isotherm models, such as Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin, were applied to confirm the single-site occupation by water molecules and chemisorption behavior. Several thermodynamic properties were calculated, including isosteric heat (Q st), Gibbs free energy (ΔG), and sorption entropy (ΔS). The overall thermodynamics study confirms that the adsorption process is spontaneous and exothermic. In addition, second-order kinetics confirms that all synthesized material shows chemisorption behavior.

Effect of Vanadium Nano-fibrous Flowers as being decorated on Carbon Nano Materials for Enhancing its Hydrogen Storage Capacity

Abstract: To enhance hydrogen storage capacity of Carbon Nano Materials (CNMs), Transition metal Vanadium in its Nano form at different concentrations on CNMs were synthesized from natural waste, Sugar-Cane Bagasse (SCB). Raw Carbon obtained by pyrolyzing SCB at high temperature in an inert medium and activated by alkali were decorated with Vanadium Nano-fibrous Flowers (V-NFs) (The authors named this as ‘Vanadium Nano-fibrous Flowers’) by annealing at different temperatures in CO2 atmosphere. XRD and Raman spectroscopic analysis were carried out for its structural elucidation. EDAX and ICP-AES gave the amount of Vanadium being deposited. Nano-fibrous Flowers of Vanadium on porous morphology of CNMs was depicted by SEM analysis. Comparative studies of Hydrogen adsorption of CNMs were concluded by Sievert’s apparatus for various concentration of vanadium on CNMs.

Comparative Study of Adsorption, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics of Selected Cationic and Anionic Surfactants on Ultrasound-Assisted Bagasse

Comparative Study of Adsorption, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics of Selected Cationic and Anionic Surfactants on Ultrasound-Assisted Bagasse

Novel mesoporous nanocomposite of WS2/ZIF-9 for efficient adsorption of textile dyes from wastewater

In this work, novel mesoporous nanocomposite of tungsten disulphide (WS2) and zeolite imidazole framework-9 (ZIF-9) has been successfully synthesized for the adsorption of carcinogenic textile dyes. Various characterization techniques revealed that the modification of WS2 nanosheets with ZIF-9, improved surface chemistry, textural properties, morphological features, surface area, and surface charge of synthesized nanocomposite. Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) were used for the morphological details and analysis of size of polyhedrons with diameter of (∼1030 nm), length of each side of polyhedron (∼580 nm) and area of polyhedron ∼ 750 µm2, uniformly distributed on the surface of WS2 nanosheets. The enhanced specific surface area (∼114 m2/g) and micropores of as-synthesized nanocomposite as compared to pristine samples were confirmed by using Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis. A comparative adsorption study was performed using cationic and anionic dyes for determining the adsorption efficiency of pristine WS2 and ZIF-9 (WZF) nanocomposite. The adsorption capacity of as-synthesized materials was studied as a function of concentrations (2, 3 and 5 mg) for Malachite Green (MG) and Crystal violet (CV), textile dyes. The obtained higher adsorption capacity of WZF nanocomposite for CV (∼2124 mg/g) than MG (∼911 mg/g) is due to more electrostatic interactions between CV molecules and adsorbent because of having higher nitrogen groups in CV as compared to MG. The attained higher adsorption efficiency for MG and CV using synthesized WZF nanocomposite as compared to the pristine WS2 was explained on the basis of optimized surface charge (zeta potential study), large specific surface area (BET analysis) and lower recombination rate (TRPL study). The point of zero charge (PZC) was also analyzed by zeta potential studies at diversified values of pH for understanding the adsorption mechanism. The Langmuir isotherm provides best fit for the adsorption process with high value of R2: 0.99 and 0.97 (∼1) for both MG and CV dyes, respectively. The efficiency achieved throughout the four cycles of reusability study confirms the stability and regeneration ability of materials. Such novel nanocomposite has not been previously reported and opens the new pathways to highly efficient, affordable and highly mesoporous material for wastewater treatment.

Comparative study of cationic Nile blue and anionic methyl orange dyes adsorption in water on the (110) surface of metal chlorides by DFT and MD approaches

Computational studies using density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics simulations (MD) provide a valuable way to evaluate the removal of dyes by different adsorbents. In this study, Nile blue (with a positive charge; NB+) and methyl orange (with a negative charge; MO−) were used to examine the adsorptive performance of metal chlorides MCl2 (where M = Mg, Mn, Zn or Ni) from water. The calculated gap energies of NB+ and MO− were 5.333 and 2.395 eV, respectively, suggesting that the NB+ molecule is more reactive, electrophilic and can adsorb strongly on the MCl2 surface compared to MO−. Frontier molecular orbitals, Mulliken charge and an electrostatic potential map were used to explain the redox reactive sites of the investigated molecules. In addition, possible donor–acceptor interactions of molecules were assessed by natural bond orbital analysis. The negative values of back-donation energy ΔEback-donation for both dyes reflected that back donation for both dyes was energetically favorable. Furthermore, the most stable energy configuration of NB+ and MO− adsorption on MCl2 was determined by MD simulations. These simulations showed that both dyes can be adsorbed onto the MCl2 (110) surface in a nearby horizontal position. The radial distribution function peak values for all systems occurred at distances greater than 3.5 Å, indicating that the dyes were physically adsorbed onto the MCl2 surfaces through van der Waals interactions. The negative values of adsorption energy for both studied dyes indicated spontaneity of the adsorption process. Furthermore, MD simulations revealed that the adsorption energies between NB+ and MCl2 were much higher than between MO− and MCl2.

A Comparative Study of Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye onto Untreated Platanus orientalis (chinar tree) Leaves Powder and its Biochar - Equilibrium, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Study

In the present investigation the adsorption behavior of methylene blue (MB) dye from aqueous solution onto untreated chinar leaves powder (CLP) and chinar leaves biochar (CLB) has been studied. To find out optimum conditions, adsorption process was carried out by varying different parameters such as contact time, adsorbent dose, concentration, temperature, salts, and pH. The equilibrium adsorption data were subjected to different popular isotherms (Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin) and kinetic models (pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order and intra-particle diffusion model). The thermodynamic study was also done on the adsorption process. The maximum monolayer adsorption capacities for MB dye onto given adsorbents are 1.53 mg/g (CLP) and 1.02 mg/g (CLB). Also the values of RL and n suggest favourable adsorption process of MB dye onto CLP and CLB adsorbents. The pseudo-second order kinetic model is best obeyed by both the mentioned adsorbents for MB dye adsorption with R2 value equal to 1. Thermodynamic study reveals that the adsorption process of MB dye is spontaneous, endothermic (CLB) and exothermic (CLP). At an equilibrium time of 20 min the uptake efficiency (&gt; 99%) was recorded for both the low cost adsorbents (CLP and CLB) thus proved them fast and effective adsorbents for the removal of MB dye.

Comparative Study of Adsorption of Methylene Blue and Basic Red 9 Using Rice Husks of Different Origins

Methylene blue (MB) and basic red 9 (BR9) are cationic dyes that are commonly used in the dye industry and negatively affect humans and other living organisms. This study compares the performance of Indonesian rice husk (IRH) and Hungarian rice husk (HRH) as bio-adsorbents for removing MB and BR9 from aqueous solutions. Chemical content, zeta potential, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analyses were used to characterize the rice husks (RHs). Adsorption studies were performed through batch experiments involving several parameters, namely, pH, adsorbent dose, initial dye concentration, contact time, and temperature to observe the self-association (aggregation) of MB and BR9. Adsorption kinetic studies showed that maximum dye removal was achieved at a contact time of 120 min. MB and BR9 adsorption followed a pseudo-second order kinetic model, and the BET multilayer isotherm model provided a better fit to the experimental data of MB and BR9 adsorption. The IRH adsorption capacities were 15.0 mg/g for MB and 7.2 mg/g for BR9, whereas those of HRH were 24.4 mg/g for MB and 8.3 mg/g for BR9. Therefore, these RHs are potential bio-adsorbents for removing MB and BR9 from aqueous solutions.

Surface activity, kinetics, thermodynamics and comparative study of adsorption of selected cationic and anionic dyes onto H3PO4-functionalized bagasse from aqueous stream.

The discharge of dyes into the water body creates toxicity to aquatic organisms because of their aromatic structure and difficult degradation. So, the treatment of dye-contaminated wastewater is required before releasing it. In the present study, thermally treated (600 °C) and H3PO4 (55%)-functionalized bagasse, henceforth called thermochemically activated bagasse (TCAB), was synthesized as potential adsorbent for the effective removal of selected cationic and anionic dyes from their aqueous stream. TCAB characterization was done employing FT-IR, SEM, XRD, zeta potential, BET, and PZC techniques. The comparative study shows that the relative adsorption on TCAB followed the sequence, methyl red (185 mg/g) > safranin (178 mg/g) > congo red (146 mg/g) > brilliant green (139 mg/g) > malachite green (130 mg/g) > bromocresol green (94 mg/g). The adsorption efficiency was investigated concerning the effect of change in TCAB dose (0.05-0.3 g/100 mL), initial dye concentration (20-200 mg/L), pH (4.0-10.0), ionic strength (0.1-0.5 M KCl), urea concentration (0.1-0.5 M) and temperature (25-45 °C). The representative adsorption isotherms belong to typical L-type. The time-dependent dye removal was best explained by the pseudo-second-order (PSO) kinetic model (R2 = 0.9859-0.9991), while equilibrium data were best explained by the Freundlich model (R2 = 0.9881-0.9961). Thermodynamic study showed the spontaneous (ΔG0 <0) and exothermic nature (ΔH0 <0) of the adsorption of different cationic and anionic dyes. The cyclic adsorption ability of TCAB for different dyes was checked up to three cycles (185 to 168 mg/L for MR, 178 to 165 mg/L for SF, 146 to 130 mg/L for CR, 139 to 127 mg/L for BG, 130 to 114 mg/L for MG and 94 to 80 mg/L for BCG), and no significant decrease in the adsorption capacity was noticed. So, the present study provides valuable insights into the adsorption of cationic and anionic dyes onto H3PO4-functionalized bagasse. Addressing the adsorptive aspects enhances the clarity, reliability and applicability of the study's findings and contributes to its overall scientific impact.

Evaluating Pb (II) adsorption performance by amine-modified resorcinol formaldehyde aerogel and organically modified silica aerogel: comparative study of adsorption, synthesis, characterization, and isotherms

Evaluating Pb (II) adsorption performance by amine-modified resorcinol formaldehyde aerogel and organically modified silica aerogel: comparative study of adsorption, synthesis, characterization, and isotherms

A comparative study of methylene blue adsorption and removal mechanisms by calcium carbonate from different sources

Efficient removal of organic dye pollution from contaminated water is a concern in the absorbent applications. In this study, a green biogenic calcium carbonate (BCC) absorbent was fabricated using Bacillus licheniformis for the removal of methylene blue (MB) from water. This was found to have superior adsorption capacity compared with abiotic calcium carbonate (ACC) and operate within a broad pH range from 3 to 9. MB adsorption on BCC was physical and exothermic. The hydrophobic features, rough nanoporous microstructure, and organic–inorganic mesoporous structure of the BCC may all be responsible for its favorable adsorption mass transfer. The adsorption energy of BCC had a more negative value than that of ACC, indicating a stronger MB interaction with BCC with a lower energy barrier. Hydrogen bonding and electrostatic attraction were involved in the adsorption process. Overall, the findings established a theoretical foundation for the application of BCC in remediation of MB-contaminated water.

A comparative DFT study of H2S adsorption and sensor properties of pristine, mono- and bimetallic cobalt doped arsenene

The adsorption and sensor performance of atmospheric hazardous gas H2S on pristine, Co and Co2-doped arsenene monolayers were investigated by density function theory. By comparative analyzing the parameters of density of state, adsorption energy, charge transfer, energy band structure, recovery time and sensitivity of three systems, the excellent degree of the adsorption performance for H2S was revealed. The findings show that the pristine arsenene monolayer exhibits poor sensor properties for H2S gas. After the doping of Co metal atoms, the adsorption properties of arsenene are significantly improved. Therefore, the study reveals that Co monoatomic doped arsenene can be used as a sensor and Co2 diatomic doped arsenene can be used as an adsorbent for H2S. The study indicates that the doping of Co can produce better sensing performance than pristine arsenene, which provides valuable guidance for research on arsenene as gas sensor or adsorbent.

Competitive and synergistic effects of metal adsorption in water remediation processes mediated by hybrid copolymers

Copolymers based on vegetable oils and sulfur have recently been developed using the inverse vulcanization technique for water remediation. This study aimed to create a copolymer with heteroatoms, such as nitrogen, to improve adsorption efficiency and examine the competition and synergy between heavy metals in the adsorption process. FTIR, 1H NMR, solid 13C NMR, zeta potential, nitrogen adsorption, Elemental analysis, TEM, and SEM were used to characterize the copolymers synthesized. Once metal adsorption was optimized using the synthesized copolymers, a comparative adsorption study was conducted for the removal of individual heavy metals, Cd2+, Pb2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, and Cu2+ (100 mg/L), using two copolymers, S/CO:80/20 and S/CO/TAA:80/14/6. The copolymers exhibited a higher affinity for soft metals, such as Cd2+, Pb2+, and Cu2+, when they are individually and in a mixture. After 1 h, the S/CO:80/20 copolymer removed 47%, 40%, and 13% of these metals. While with the S/CO/TAA:80/14/6 copolymer removal increased to 10%, 24%, and 53%, respectively respect to S/CO:80/20 copolymer. The introduction of heteroatoms in the copolymers improved their removal efficiency, particularly for heavy metals like Pb2+. Overall, this study demonstrates a promising approach for sustainable water remediation using copolymers.