Core-Shell Ferromagnetic Nanorod Based on Amine Polymer Composite (Fe3O4@DAPF) for Fast Removal of Pb(II) from Aqueous Solutions.
Heavy metal ion removal from wastewater constitutes an important issue in the water treatment industry. Although a variety of nanomaterials have been developed for heavy metal removal via adsorption, the adsorption capacity, removal efficiency, and material recyclability still remain a challenge. Here, we present novel Fe3O4@DAPF core-shell ferromagnetic nanorods (CSFMNRs) for the removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solutions; they were prepared by the facile surface modification of twin-like ferromagnetic Fe3O4 nanorods using a 2,3-diaminophenol and formaldehyde (DAPF)-based polymer. The crystallinity and structure of the Fe3O4 nanorods were confirmed via X-ray diffraction (XRD). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) revealed the core-shell morphology and composition of the materials. Pb(II) removal using the prepared Fe3O4@DAPF CSFMNRs was assessed, and comparable adsorption capacities (83.3 mg g(-1)) to the largest value were demonstrated. A thermodynamic study of the adsorption clearly indicated that the adsorption was exothermic and spontaneous. Due to the ferromagnetic properties with a high saturation magnetization value (56.1 emu g(-1)) of the nanorods, the nanorods exhibited excellent reusability with one of the fastest recovery times (25 s) among reported materials. Therefore, the Fe3O4@DAPF CSFMNRs can serve as recyclable adsorbent materials and as an alternative to commonly used sorbent materials for the rapid removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions.
Department of Nanochemistry, College of Bionano, Gachon University , Sungnam 13120, Republic of Korea.
Sada
S
Venkateswarlu
Department of Nanochemistry, College of Bionano, Gachon University , Sungnam 13120, Republic of Korea.
Minyoung
M
Yoon
Fe3O4; amine-based polymer; composite materials; ferromagnetic material; lead removal; nanorod