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  • Thermoresponsive polymers offer unique smart material properties.
  • Environmental remediation requires innovative solutions for pollutant removal.
  • Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) systems can be functionalized for targeted pollutant capture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate thermoresponsive cationic PNIPAAm systems for environmental remediation.
  • To investigate the impact of comonomer loading, pH, and temperature on polymer swelling and PFOA binding.
  • To assess the efficiency of these polymers in removing perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

Main Methods:

  • Copolymerization of PNIPAAm with cationic monomers N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]acrylamide (DMAPA) and (3-acrylamidopropyl)trimethylammonium chloride (DMAPAQ).
  • Characterization of polymer swelling capacity in aqueous environments with varying pH and temperature.
  • Evaluation of PFOA binding potential and removal efficiency under different conditions.

Main Results:

  • Comonomer loading significantly affected polymer swelling and temperature responsiveness, more so than pH.
  • The addition of DMAPA and DMAPAQ monomers substantially improved PFOA removal efficiency.
  • Aqueous pH and buffer selection critically influenced polymer binding potential and PFOA removal.
  • Temperature had no discernible effect on the PFOA removal capability of DMAPAQ polymers.

Conclusions:

  • Cationic PNIPAAm copolymers exhibit tunable swelling behavior and effective PFOA removal capabilities.
  • These smart polymeric systems demonstrate significant potential for environmental remediation applications.
  • Further research is warranted to optimize these materials for large-scale pollutant capture.