Developing efficient materials for the selective capture of Pd(II) from secondary sources, along with the reutilization of spent Pd(II)-loaded adsorbents, is of great significance, but remains great challenging. Herein, a highly efficient adsorbent (TP@PEI) was fabricated through polycondensation of polyethyleneimine (PEI) with 1,3,5-triformylphoroglucinol (TP), which selectively extracts palladium ions from simulated industrial wastewater, with preferential uptake of Pd(II) over 9 competing cations. The TP@PEI achieves ultrafast capture of Pd(II) in just 20 min, with an impressive adsorption capacity of 620 mg g−1. Of greater significance, the removal efficiency for Pd(II) reaches 99.9 % at a concentration of 100 mg L-1, which still remains at a remarkable 99 % after 11 adsorption–desorption cycles. Exceptional 99.9 % Pd(II) recovery is achieved through the adsorption of a depleted Pd-digested solution, while the breakthrough test validates its practicality and impressive bed breakthrough time (1070 min). Mechanism study reveals that the exceptional adsorption performance of TP@PEI for palladium is driven by synergistic interactions, including coordination and electrostatic interactions. Furthermore, the waste Pd(II) loaded TP@PEI efficiently catalyzes the Suzuki reaction in water, achieving a remarkable 99 % yield of the targeted compound. This research showcases a strategy for converting industrial waste into a valuable resource by meticulously engineering materials to extract precious metals from wastewater, subsequently repurposing them as high-performing catalysts.
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