Efficient Adsorption of Hg(II) Ions Benefits from the Synergistic Effect between Sulfur-Containing MOF-808 and
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 150, Issue 11
Abstract
This study presents a groundbreaking composite adsorbent, STB@MOF-808-SH, developed through the innovative amalgamation of thiol-functionalized metal-organic framework material (MOF-808-SH) with sulfur-doped tubular bundles (STB), targeting the effective elimination of toxic mercury [Hg(II)] ions from polluted water. Our investigation explores crucial determinants of the adsorption process, including pH, initial Hg(II) concentration, and the impact of coexisting ions, while revealing the significant enhancement in mercury ion removal efficiency and adsorption capacity due to the synergistic interaction between STB and MOF-808-SH. Remarkably, under optimal conditions at pH 4.0, STB@MOF-808-SH achieves a removal rate of 91.35% and an impressive adsorption capacity of . These outcomes suggest that the development of the STB@MOF-808-SH composite adsorbent introduces a novel and efficacious approach to tackling water pollution issues, highlighting its potential as a cost-effective and efficient solution for the remediation of toxic Hg(II) ions in wastewater.
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Some or all data, models, or code that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
This study was supported by the Guiding Project of Fujian Province Science and Technology Department (2022Y0076), Talent introduction research project for Ningde Normal University (2023Y06), Fujian marine economic development Special Project (FJHJF-L-2022-21), Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province (No. 2021J011150), Fujian Provincial Education Department Project (FBJG20220044), Ningde Normal University Project (2022ZQ106 and JG2022004), and Medical Polymer Material Innovation Team of Ningde Normal University (2023T06).
Author contributions: Huanglong Zhuang and Jianshe Hu: conceptualization, funding acquisition, investigation, formal analysis, visualization, and writing–original draft. Aikebaier Reheman and Jiwei Wang: writing–review and editing. Zhuang Hu: conceptualization and formal analysis. Guiyang Yan: supervision, validation, and visualization. Siqi Yan and Yinkai Sun: investigation. Tuanyu Guo: investigation and validation.
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Volume 150 • Issue 11 • November 2024
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Received: Jan 9, 2024
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