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Efficient extraction of textile dyes using reusable acrylic-based smart polymers.

Marta Guembe-García¹, Gianluca Utzeri², Artur J M Valente²

¹Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain.

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A novel smart polymer film effectively removes over 90% of anionic textile dyes, offering a sustainable solution for water pollution. This durable, reusable material shows promise for industrial applications in textile dye removal.

Keywords:

Acrylic polymers Hydrogel Smart polymer Textile dyes

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Area of Science:

Polymer Science
Environmental Chemistry
Materials Science

Background:

Textile industry wastewater poses a significant environmental challenge due to dye pollution.
Anionic dyes from textile waste are toxic to aquatic life and disrupt ecosystems.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and assess a novel crosslinked-smart-polymer film for efficient textile dye removal.
To evaluate the material's adsorption kinetics, isotherm behavior, and stability for industrial applications.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of a smart polymer film via copolymerization of 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate.
Assessment of dye removal efficiency using UV-Vis spectroscopy for 21 different textile dyes.
Analysis of adsorption kinetics (pseudo-first-order, Crank-Dual model) and isotherms (Langmuir, Freundlich).

Main Results:

The smart polymer film achieved over 90% removal efficiency for anionic dyes.
External diffusion was the primary factor influencing process kinetics.
The material demonstrated reusability over 5 cycles, good durability, and thermal stability.

Conclusions:

The developed smart polymer film is a stable and effective material for removing anionic textile dyes from wastewater.
Its properties support suitability for industrial applications, contributing to sustainable practices in the textile industry.
This technology offers a scalable solution for mitigating environmental pollution from textile dyes.