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Utilization of transport efficacy of novel calix[4]arene-embedded polymer inclusion membrane towards trace metals

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In this study, 25,27-bis(3-mercaptopropoxyl)-26,28-dihydroxy calix[4]arene was successfully synthesized from the reaction of calix[4]arene-dialkylbromide derivative with thiourea. The structure of 25,27-bis(3-mercaptopropoxyl)-26,28-dihydroxy calix[4]arene was fully characterized using 1HNMR, 13CNMR and elemental analysis techniques. The obtained mercapto-substituted calix[4]arene derivative was employed as an additive material along with cellulose triacetate (CTA) and 2-nitrophenyl octyl ether (o-NPOE) for the preparation of a novel polymer inclusion membrane (C@PIM). The structure and surface morphology of mercapto-substituted calix[4]arene-embedded polymer inclusion membrane was determined using thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy and elemental analysis techniques. Donnan dialysis system was also used to assess the transport efficacy of C@PIM towards Pb(II), Zn(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Cd(II) and Co(II) ions. The results show that new C@PIM exhibited 99% transport efficacy but also selectivity toward Ni(II) and other ions.

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We would like to thank the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK Grant Number 215Z570) for financial support of this work.

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  1. Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Giresun University, 28200, Güre, Giresun, Turkey

    Mehmet Soner Engin

  2. Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Giresun University, 28200, Güre, Giresun, Turkey

    Serkan Sayin & Seydahmet Cay

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Engin, M.S., Sayin, S. & Cay, S. Utilization of transport efficacy of novel calix[4]arene-embedded polymer inclusion membrane towards trace metals. J Incl Phenom Macrocycl Chem 92, 173–179 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10847-018-0831-z

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