Fluorescence detection and effective adsorption of trace Pb(II) based on nanofibrous metal-organic gel

Abstract

Water pollution has become a global environmental problem, such as that caused by Pb(II). Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop multifunctional materials for Pb(II) monitoring and removal. Yet, developing bifunctional materials for sensitive detection and efficient removal of Pb(II) remain challenging. Here, a metal-organic gel (HNU-G4) was constructed for sensible responsive detection and efficient adsorption of Pb(II). The dry gel was obtained through the freeze-dried process and can be used for the Pb(II) detection via fluorescence quenching; the lowest limit of detection for Pb(II) is 0.766 ppb. Furthermore, HNU-G4 has an effective maximum adsorption capacity of 480.00 mg·g^-1 for Pb(II) in water. Additionally, the gel demonstrates excellent recoverability and interference resistance, which can be used in the detection and recovery of actual reclaimed water samples to prevent secondary contamination. This study developed a bifunctional gel material for sensitive detection and effective removal of Pb(II) from water, providing a suggested strategy to tackle the heavy metal contamination problem.

Keywords

Metal-organic gel / Pb(II) / adsorption / detection / reclaimed water

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