SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATION OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE-BASED SORBENTS FOR HEAVY METAL ION REMOVAL FROM INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER

This research explores the synthesis of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-based sorbents modified with various organic compounds, including diethylamine, monoethanolamine, and sodium diethyldithiocarbamate. These sorbents demonstrate high efficacy in the sorption of heavy metal ions such as Cu(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), and Ag(I). The study presents the physicochemical analysis of these sorbents, including IR-spectroscopy and thermal analysis, and evaluates their performance in static and dynamic conditions. The results show that the modified PVC sorbents are highly effective in removing toxic metal ions from industrial wastewater, making them a promising solution for environmental remediation.