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Construction of a double-layered polyelectrolyte-coated mesoporous silica containing residues of biogenic aspartic acid and its utilization for cadmium (II) removal

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Highly efficient porous adsorbent has been developed by simple and inexpensive surface modification of mesoporous SBA-15 via an alternate adsorption of cationic poly(diallyldimethylammonium ion) and anionic poly(diallylaspartate). The nature of the charge on the surface after modification was confirmed by Zeta potential measurement. The surface morphology, topography, and its textural properties were examined by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Nitrogen adsorption/desorption, respectively. TGA has been performed to ascertain the amount of polymer layer on the silica material. Multi-parameter isotherm models were used for the analyses of experimental data. The new protocol is found to be very impressive in the removal of toxic Cd(II) pollutant with an experimental maximum uptake capacity of 160 mg g–1.

Bilayered polyelectrolyte-coated silica for remediation of wastewater with enhanced removal of Cd ions.

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  • An aspartic acid-based polymer was immobilized on mesoporous silica SBA-15.

  • Modification of the silica surface was achieved via simple layer-by-layer deposition.

  • The biogenic amino acid residues imparted remarkable efficacy to remove Cd(II).

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This work was supported by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) [project No. AR-32-99].

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  1. Safety Technology Program, Dammam Community College, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia

    Zakariyah A. Jamiu

  2. Chemistry Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia

    Shaikh A. Ali

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Jamiu, Z.A., Ali, S.A. Construction of a double-layered polyelectrolyte-coated mesoporous silica containing residues of biogenic aspartic acid and its utilization for cadmium (II) removal. J Sol-Gel Sci Technol 89, 830–843 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10971-019-04920-9

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