This study presented a noval material derived from poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), which was crosslinked with L-glutamic acid to improve the poor stability of PVA in water and modified with surface porosity introduced by poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). The research primarily focused on elucidating the influence of PEG on the physicochemical properties of the material, which were governed by phase separation and hydrogen bonding interactions with PVA. The presence of porous structures significantly altered the material’s properties and enhanced its adsorption capacity toward copper(II) ions.
- Nam Truong Hoai
- Trang Ho Le Hanh
- Thuy Tran Thi
