This manuscript describes the functionalization of MCM-41 with phenyl monolayers at various densities to provide a scaffolding for noncovalently bound benzylmercaptan (BM), 1,3- and 1,4-bis(mercaptomethyl)benzenes (1,3- and 1,4-BMMB, respectively) for use in heavy metal uptake from native waters.
Revised: April 7, 2011 |
Published: October 1, 2008
Citation
Carter T.G., W. Yantasee, T. Sangvanich, G.E. Fryxell, D.W. Johnson, and R.S. Addleman. 2008.New functional materials for heavy metal sorption: “Supramolecular” attachment of thiols to mesoporous silica substrates.Chemical Communications 43.PNNL-SA-60911.doi:10.1039/b810576f