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April 10, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Eco-engineered bio-imprinted polymer for selective aluminum sequestration in wastewater

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HSHuda SharefMAMohammed AlmoiqliAJAveen F. Jalal

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Demonstrates improved aluminum sequestration in wastewater using biobased ion-imprinted polymers, indicating a sustainable solution.

Key Points

  • The research aims to develop a sustainable method for removing aluminum from wastewater using ion-imprinted polymers derived from chia seed extract.
  • Synthesis of ion-imprinted polymers using chia seed extract and epichlorohydrin.
  • Utilization of aluminum ions as a template for specific site creation.
  • Testing adsorption capacity and efficiency under varying conditions (pH, temperature, contact time).
  • Statistical analysis using ANOVA to confirm results significance.
  • Evaluation of isotherm and kinetic model adherence.
  • Maximum adsorption capacity reached 188.7 mg/g for the ion-imprinted polymers.
  • Achieved a removal efficiency of 96.02% for aluminum.
  • Optimal conditions identified: pH 5.5, 30 °C, and 30-minute contact time.
  • Adsorption process fitted several isotherm models, indicating characteristics of monolayer adsorption.
  • IIPs maintained effectiveness over 10 regeneration cycles.

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Sharef et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d892d16c1944d70ce04161https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-47575-7
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