Studies on the adsorption of dyes, Methylene blue, Safranin T, and Malachite green onto Polystyrene foam

• Published in: Separation and purification technology Vol. 276; p. 119435
• Main Authors: Li, Wei, Xie, Zhengfeng, Xue, Songsong, Ye, Hao, Liu, Minyao, Shi, Wei, Liu, Yucheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2021
• Subjects: Adsorption; Friedel-Crafts reaction; Recycle; Waste expanded polystyrene foam; Wastewater treatment; Adsorption; Wastewater treatment; Waste expanded polystyrene foam; Friedel-Crafts reaction; Recycle

One-pot synthesis of functional material from waste expanded polystyrene foam, which displays good adsorption performance and reusability for dyes. [Display omitted] •Waste expanded polystyrene foam is transformed into adsorbent.•Adsorbent shows rapid adsorption, high adsorption capacity and good re...