Preparation of functionalized polystyrene foams for arsenic removal

Authors

  • Hollee Winders Shepherd University Biology Department
  • Jordan Mader Shepherd University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55632/pwvas.v91i1.536

Keywords:

Arsenic removal, polymer chemistry, water quality, HIPE foam

Abstract

Clean water is a luxury that is not readily available everywhere, like it is here in the United States. Arsenic contamination in water is a problem for many across the world. Long-term exposure of arsenic can lead to serious health issues, including cancer and even death.  High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) functionalized polystyrene foam is a possible solution to this problem. This research focused on optimizing the thioacetate substitution step ofsynthetic processes to form a foam for effectively and efficiently removing arsenic from water.

Author Biography

Jordan Mader, Shepherd University

Associate Professor of Chemistry

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Published

2019-03-20

How to Cite

Winders, H., & Mader, J. (2019). Preparation of functionalized polystyrene foams for arsenic removal. Proceedings of the West Virginia Academy of Science, 91(1). https://doi.org/10.55632/pwvas.v91i1.536

Issue

Vol. 91 No. 1 (2019): 94th Annual Meeting Abstracts

Section

Meeting Abstracts-Poster

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