Electrospun Zeolite/Cellulose Acetate Fibers for Ion Exchange of Pb2+
The ion exchange capability of electrospun cellulose acetate (CA) fibers containing zeolite A nanoparticles is reported. Solid and porous CA fibers were used to make a zeolite-embedded filter paper, which was then used to ion exchange Na+ with Cu2+ and Pb2+. The composite Linde Type A (LTA) zeolite...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-12-01
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Series: | Fibers |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/2/4/308 |
Summary: | The ion exchange capability of electrospun cellulose acetate (CA) fibers containing zeolite A nanoparticles is reported. Solid and porous CA fibers were used to make a zeolite-embedded filter paper, which was then used to ion exchange Na+ with Cu2+ and Pb2+. The composite Linde Type A (LTA) zeolite CA fibers exchanged 0.39 mmol/g more Pb2+ than LTA nanoparticles in the solid CA fibers. These fibers could provide a simple and effective method for heavy metal ion removal in water. |
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ISSN: | 2079-6439 |