Hi
I need to know if it's possible to use solvated polymers as adsorbents of pollutants in water.
Solvated polymers can effectively adsorb water pollutants through various chemical interactions, offering a versatile approach to water treatment. Common polymers like PEG and PVP can be modified to target specific contaminants, providing advantages such as high surface area and potential for reuse. While promising, challenges remain in preventing polymer-induced pollution and scaling up for large-scale applications.
Yes! It is possible.
Solvated polymers are polymer chains surrounded and stabilized by solvent molecules. The process involves interaction between polymer and the solvent molecules which can affect the physical and chemical properties of the polymer. Solvated polymer can be used to remove contaminants or pollutants from various environmental media. When these polymers are dissolved in a solvent it capture pollutants through various mechanisms such as adsorption, chemical bonding and encapsulation. It can be used to remove pollutants such as heavy metals, dyes organic pollutants from wastewater, VOCs, particulate matter from air and soil remediation.
As pointed out before. it is probably possible to sorb the pollutants. However, how to get the dissolved polymers with the pollutants sorbed out of the water will be a challenge
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