Issue 3, 2016

Selective capture of hexavalent chromium from an anion-exchange column of metal organic resin–alginic acid composite

Abstract

We report an anion exchange composite material based on a protonated amine-functionalized metal–organic framework, denoted Metal Organic Resin-1 (MOR-1), and alginic acid (HA). MOR-1–HA material shows an exceptional capability to rapidly and selectively sorb Cr(VI) under a variety of conditions and in the presence of several competitive ions. The selectivity of MOR-1–HA for Cr(VI) is shown to be the result of strong O3CrVI⋯NH2 interactions. The composite sorbent can be successfully utilized in an ion-exchange column, in contrast to pristine MOR-1 which forms fine suspensions in water passing through the column. Remarkably, an ion exchange column with only 1% wt MOR-1–HA and 99% wt sand (an inert and inexpensive material) is capable of reducing moderate and trace Cr(VI) concentrations to well below the acceptable safety limits for water. The relatively low cost of MOR-1–HA/sand column and its high regeneration capability and reusability make it particularly attractive for application in the remediation of Cr(VI)-bearing industrial waste.

Graphical abstract: Selective capture of hexavalent chromium from an anion-exchange column of metal organic resin–alginic acid composite

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Article type
Edge Article
Submitted
01 Oct 2015
Accepted
18 Nov 2015
First published
18 Nov 2015
This article is Open Access

All publication charges for this article have been paid for by the Royal Society of Chemistry
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Chem. Sci., 2016,7, 2427-2436

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Selective capture of hexavalent chromium from an anion-exchange column of metal organic resin–alginic acid composite

S. Rapti, A. Pournara, D. Sarma, I. T. Papadas, G. S. Armatas, A. C. Tsipis, T. Lazarides, M. G. Kanatzidis and M. J. Manos, Chem. Sci., 2016, 7, 2427 DOI: 10.1039/C5SC03732H

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