Synthesis and characterization of PANI-ZrWPO4 nanocomposite: adsorption-reduction efficiency and regeneration potential for Cr(VI) removal

Abhijit Behera, Sumanta Sahu, Souman Pahi, Raj Kishore Patel

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Abstract

A novel polyaniline zirconium tungstophosphate (PANI-ZrWPO4) nanocomposite was successfully synthesized through an in situ oxidative polymerization reaction followed by a microwave irradiation process. The synthesized nanocomposite was characterized by using FESEM, EDX, TEM, XRD, FTIR, Raman, TGA-DTA, XPS, and N2 adsorption–desorption analysis and chemical analysis to know about the formation of material. The results of the FTIR and Raman spectra confirmed that the conducting PANI polymer interacted with ZrWPO4 to form the PANI-ZrWPO4 nanocomposite. The XRD data showed that the composite had a crystalline nature. The TEM and FESEM images revealed that polyaniline had formed on the exterior of the PANI-ZrWPO4 nanocomposite. Further investigation was done on the efficiency of the PANI-ZrWPO4 nanocomposite as an adsorbent for Cr(VI) removal through batch adsorption experiments. The maximum Langmuir adsorption capacity of PANI-ZrWPO4 was found to be 71.4 mg g−1. The removal of Cr(VI) was optimized with the six variables namely adsorbent dose, initial concentration, Time, pH, Temperature, and stirring rate using the Box-Behnken design (BBD) model. The XPS spectra confirmed simultaneously adsorption reduction occurs Cr(VI) to Cr(III) through in situ chemical reduction. Moreover, the regeneration efficiency of PANI-ZrWPO4 was studied, and it was found to be able to remove around 80% of Cr(VI) even after five cycles, demonstrating its potential as an effective and reusable adsorbent.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)105627-105645
Number of pages19
JournalEnvironmental Science and Pollution Research
Volume30
Issue number48
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2023

Keywords

  • Adsorption; Reduction
  • Cr(VI)
  • Nanocomposite
  • PANI-ZrWPO

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Pollution
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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