2019 journal article

Facile Synthesis of Lignosulfonate-graphene Porous Hydrogel for Effective Removal of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solution

BIORESOURCES, 14(3), 7001–7014.

By: Z. Zhang*, F. Li*, X. Ji*, J. Chen*, G. Yang* & L. Lucia n

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳 United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Lignosulfonate; Graphene oxide; Adsorption; Heavy metals
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 26, 2019

A green and facile fabrication strategy for synthesis of lignosulfonate-graphene porous hydrogel (LGPH) was designed via incorporation of lignosulfonate (LS) into graphene oxide (GO). This process was achieved by a simple self-assembly method at low temperature, with LS serving as surface functionalization agent. Benefiting from the abundant functional groups of LS and the large surface areas of graphene oxide, the prepared LGPH hydrogel displayed 3D interconnected pores and exhibited an excellent adsorption capacity for Cr(VI) (601.2 mg/g) ions dissolved in water. Importantly, the free-standing LGPH was easily separated from water after the adsorption process, and the adsorption capacities of Cr(VI) onto LGPH maintained 439.1 mg/g after 5 adsorption-desorption cycles. The cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness of LGPH make it a promising material for removing heavy metals from wastewater.