Sorption of dibenzofuran derivatives from aqueous solutions by beta-cyclodextrin polymers: an isosteric heat approach

J Colloid Interface Sci. 2004 Nov 1;279(1):55-60. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2004.06.043.

Abstract

Crosslinked polymers containing beta-cyclodextrin units have been used to remove dibenzofuran and three of its derivatives from aqueous solutions close to their saturation concentrations. The temperature dependence behavior for the compounds analyzed shows significant differences, attributable both to the influence of the polarity of their substituents and to the heterogeneity of the sorbent, since the cyclodextrin cavity sites are more favorable for interaction with the sorbate molecules than the crosslinking network.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adsorption
  • Benzofurans / chemistry*
  • Hot Temperature*
  • Kinetics
  • Molecular Structure
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties
  • Temperature
  • Water / chemistry
  • beta-Cyclodextrins / chemistry*

Substances

  • Benzofurans
  • Polymers
  • beta-Cyclodextrins
  • Water