Synthesis of amidoxime adsorbent prepared by radiation grafting on upcycled low-density polyethylene sheet for removal of heavy metals from wastewater.

ABSTRACT: The issue of discharging waste, especially heavy metals from industrial activities into the environment, not only adversely impacts environmental quality but also has impacts on communities and human health. Removal and reduction of heavy metal contamination in rivers and wastewater are, therefore, critical initiatives that require significant attention. This work studied the removal of heavy metals, including Zn(II), Cu(II), As(III), and Pb(II) by utilizing an upcycled amidoxime low-density polyethylene sheet (AO-sheet). The synthesized AO-sheet was analyzed for various physical properties, including scanning electron microscope, energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. For the batch adsorption experiment, parameters af

SUBMITTER: Ratnitsai V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11316828 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature