Supported Ag nanoparticles as trace iodide adsorbent from acetic acid

Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) were used as adsorbent to remove trace iodide from acetic acid. Under identical conditions, AgNPs adsorbent with 0.5 wt % Ag has the same performance as commercial adsorbent with 10 wt % Ag + . In addition, Ag loss of AgNPs adsorbent is remarkably lower than that of commercial adsorbent. The Ag content in AgNPs adsorbent affects its adsorption performance, and the optimal content is 1.0 wt %. Saturated AgNPs adsorbent can be regenerated by hydrogen reduction and reused with satisfying performance. The properties of AgNPs adsorbent are based on surface effect of nanoparticles, differing from commercial Ag + type adsorbents. In a word, AgNPs adsorbent is of high efficiency, low Ag loss and easy recycling, thus making it “green adsorbent” for removing iodide from acetic acid.