title: Improving Hg-triggered gelation via structural modifications.
abstract: The relationship between chemical structure and gelation ability was examined for a series of nine Hg-containing compounds. Both solid-state properties (dissolution enthalpies/entropies and packing structure) and gel properties (strength, morphology, cation selectivity, and anion tolerance) were examined. Overall, the results reveal a complex relationship between chemical structure and properties. The remediation potential of these Hg-triggered gelations was also investigated, revealing that >98% of the Hg(2+) in water can be removed through gel formation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Macromolecular Science and Engineering Program, University of Michigan , 930 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1055, United States.
authors.forename: Kelsey K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: Halley B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Rycenga
authors.forename: Anne J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: McNeil