Synthesis of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Polymer Beads for Heavy Metal Removal in Aqueous Solutions
Mentor 1
Junjie Niue
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
5-4-2019 1:30 PM
End Date
5-4-2019 3:30 PM
Description
In recent years, among other existing heavy metals, lead (Pb(II)) discharged in industrial wastewater at a higher rate and this seriously threatens human health and the natural ecosystems. Prevalence of water pollution is frequently reported. Thus, designing an effective method of dealing with wastewater has become increasingly essential. There are different methods employed for the removal of Pb(II) from wastewater including adsorption, precipitation, ion-exchange, and biological treatment. Recent research has shown that synthetic polymers such as PVA show promising results as sorbents for heavy metals due to their high surface area and specificity. In this study, PVA will be synthesized and introduced into a polymer bead form and used for the adsorption of Pb(II). In this work, PVA adsorption capacity for Pb(II), at different concentrations, varying pH and contact time was evaluated.
Synthesis of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Polymer Beads for Heavy Metal Removal in Aqueous Solutions
Union Wisconsin Room
In recent years, among other existing heavy metals, lead (Pb(II)) discharged in industrial wastewater at a higher rate and this seriously threatens human health and the natural ecosystems. Prevalence of water pollution is frequently reported. Thus, designing an effective method of dealing with wastewater has become increasingly essential. There are different methods employed for the removal of Pb(II) from wastewater including adsorption, precipitation, ion-exchange, and biological treatment. Recent research has shown that synthetic polymers such as PVA show promising results as sorbents for heavy metals due to their high surface area and specificity. In this study, PVA will be synthesized and introduced into a polymer bead form and used for the adsorption of Pb(II). In this work, PVA adsorption capacity for Pb(II), at different concentrations, varying pH and contact time was evaluated.
