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The Removal of Cyanide Ions from Aquatic Environments by Quaternizable p(4-VP) Hydrogels of Different Dimensions

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Hydrogels based on p(4-VP) of different dimensions were prepared and, after chemical modification, were used in the removal of one of the most potent toxic materials, cyanide. Macro and micron p(4-VP) hydrogel swelling behavior was evaluated in various aquatic environments. HCl, bromoethane, 1-bromobutane, 1-bromohexane, and 2-bromoethylamine were used as quaternizing agents to generate positive charges on both p(4-VP) macrogels and microgels. The modified p(4-VP) macrogels and microgels were used in cyanide ion removal for the first time from aqueous environments. The p(4-VP)-HCl at macro and micro sizes removed almost 49 and 61 mg cyanide ions per gram hydrogel in deionized water after modification, respectively. Moreover, the absorption capacity of the modified p(4-VP) hydrogel did not change significantly in tap, drinking, and creek waters. Parameters that affect the absorption process, such as cyanide concentration, contact time, hydrogel amount, and contaminated water source, were investigated. Additionally, magnetic field responsive macro and micro p(4-VP) hydrogel composites provided many advantages, such as easy handling after cyanide absorption, e.g., ready removal of cyanide-loaded p(4-VP) composites with an externally applied magnetic field. Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms were applied to the data obtained for cyanide uptake from aqueous environments.

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N. Sahiner is grateful to the Turkish Academy of Science for the financial support under the 2008 TUBA-GEBIP program.

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  1. Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Arts, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Terzioglu Campus, 17100, Canakkale, Turkey

    Nurettin Sahiner

  2. Nanoscience and Technology Research and Application Center (NANORAC), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Terzioglu Campus, 17100, Canakkale, Turkey

    Nurettin Sahiner & Ozgur Ozay

  3. Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Yüzüncü Yıl University, 65080, Van, Turkey

    Nahit Aktas

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Sahiner, N., Ozay, O. & Aktas, N. The Removal of Cyanide Ions from Aquatic Environments by Quaternizable p(4-VP) Hydrogels of Different Dimensions. Water Air Soil Pollut 224, 1393 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-012-1393-0

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