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- Title
Adsorption Studies of Waterborne Trihalomethanes Using Modified Polysaccharide Adsorbents †.
- Authors
Guo, Rui; Bharadwaj, Lalita; Wilson, Lee D.; Madbouly, Samy
- Abstract
The adsorptive removal of trihalomethanes (THMs) from spiked water samples was evaluated with a series of modified polysaccharide adsorbents that contain β-cylodextrin or chitosan. The uptake properties of these biodegradable polymer adsorbents were evaluated with a mixture of THMs in aqueous solution. Gas chromatography employing a direct aqueous injection (DAI) method with electrolytic conductivity detection enabled quantification of THMs in water at 295 K and at pH 6.5. The adsorption isotherms for the polymer-THMs was evaluated using the Sips model, where the monolayer adsorption capacities ranged between 0.04 and 1.07 mmol THMs/g for respective component THMs. Unique adsorption characteristics were observed that vary according to the polymer structure, composition, and surface chemical properties. The modified polysaccharide adsorbents display variable molecular recognition and selectivity toward component THMs in the mixed systems according to the molecular size and polarizability of the adsorbates.
- Publication
Molecules, 2021, Vol 26, Issue 5, p1431
- ISSN
1420-3049
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/molecules26051431