| 초록 |
Due to advancement of industrial development, heavy metal ions in waste water are flowing into ground surface and water resources. Cases of serious side effects have been reported since they are accumulated in the human body along the food chain. Because of effectiveness of adsorption process, numerous adsorbents have been proposed for efficient removal of heavy metal ions. However, previously reported adsorbents and adsorption process are not suitable for small scale enterprise and individual user. Development of a portable heavy metal ion remover which can be used by untrained user is demanded. Sponge is portable, easy to use, and ubiquitous materials. Polymer brushes possess advantages of numerous reaction sites and pH-responsive behaviors for control of adsorption/desorption. Thus, highly porous sponge composites decorated with polymer brushes via “grafting-from” or “grafting-to” polymerization were developed for removal of heavy metal ions in waste water or drinkable water. |
