Polymers and nanocomposites: Synthesis and metal ion pollutant uptake

Abstract

This paper is an overview of the versatile polymer materials containing different functional groups at the main or side chain to remove hazardous inorganic species. These materials include water-insoluble, nanocomposite and water-soluble polymers. Water-insoluble polymers and nanocomposites are used in adsorption and ion exchange processes, whereas water-soluble polymers are employed with ultrafiltration membranes in the liquid-phase polymer-based retention technique.