Design of novolac resin-based network polymers for adsorptive removal of azo dye molecules

Abstract

Novolac resin based two polymer networks were synthesized from novolac-based epoxy resins and low molecular weight amines such as ethylenediamine and diethylenetriamine. The designed polymer networks were characterized by a variety of methods including FTIR, solid state ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, elemental, thermal (TGA) and particle size analyses. The presented networks were used as fascinating tools for the effective removal of azo dye molecules from aqueous solution.