Fabrication of hydrophobic Pd-doped -(CH2)3NH2-grafted SiO2 hybrid aerogels with high selective adsorption for thiophenics

Key Points

• High selective adsorption for thiophenics was achieved, demonstrating the improved efficacy of the material.
• Experimental data shows significantly enhanced adhesion characteristics for Pd-doped hybrid aerogels compared to standard counterparts.
• Assessment using synthesized hydrophobic grafted SiO2 revealed superior properties in capturing thiophenics from solutions.
• This innovative aerogel design supports further exploration into advanced materials for environmental applications.