Optimizing surface properties and particle morphology for metal ion adsorption: precise tuning <i>via</i> Pickering emulsion polymerization.

ABSTRACT: Tuning the chemistry and morphology of polymer microparticle adsorbents for metal ion adsorption is a complex synthetic challenge. Recently, Pickering Emulsion Polymerization Technology (PEmPTech) has emerged as a straightforward and effective method, presenting a compelling alternative to traditional synthesis techniques. In this study, we explore the versatility of PEmPTech by fine tuning of the composition and morphology of the polymer microspheres to maximize their adsorption capacity for metal ions. By systematically varying the amounts of crosslinker, monomer and porogen, we generated several homologous series of microsphere adsorbents and evaluated their Cu(ii) ion removal efficiency from aqueous solutions. The data reveal a clear structure-activity relationship, highlighting the in

SUBMITTER: Honciuc A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12224202 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature