Removal of cations using ion-binding terpolymer involving 2-amino-6-nitro-benzothiazole and thiosemicarbazide with formaldehyde by batch equilibrium technique

Effect of (a) NaCl, (b) NaNO3, (c) NaClO4 and (d) Na2SO4 electrolytes on metal ion uptake. [Display omitted] ► A novel [(2-amino-6-nitro-benzothiazole)–thiosemicarbazide–formaldehyde] terpolymer has been synthesized. ► SEM images show high porosity in the surface of the resin evidences the effective adsorption of various metal ions. ► BTF terpolymer is a well recyclable cation-exchange resin for industrial waste water treatment. 2-Amino-6-nitro-benzothiazole and thiosemicarbazide with formaldehyde (BTF) terpolymer was synthesized by the condensation polymerization technique. The elemental analysis and physico-chemical parameters of the terpolymer were measured. This chelation terpolymer was characterized by infrared, electronic and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H &13C NMR) spectral studies. The molecular weight of the terpolymer was determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Surface analysis of the terpolymer was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) method. The thermal stability of the terpolymer was analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The cation-exchange property of the terpolymer was determined by batch equilibrium method with the effect of pH, contact time and electrolytes. The reusability of the resin was also studied to estimate the effectiveness of the terpolymer resin.