Mona Saad Binkadem , Abdullah Akhdhar , Abdullah Saad Al‐Bogami , Waleed A El-Said , Emad Elshehy
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Abstract
Excessive copper (Cu2+) in water poses severe health risks, demanding efficient detection and removal solutions. This study presents a reusable, high-performance optical sensor based on a cubic mesoporous silica monolith (CMM) functionalized with Orange Yellow S dye (CMM-OYS) for selective Cu2+ adsorption and sensing. The material, synthesized via direct templating, features a high surface area (380.5 m²/g) and uniform 7.11 nm mesopores, enhancing Cu2+ capture. Comprehensive characterization (SEM, TEM, XPS, SAXS, EDX, BET) confirmed its structural integrity. At pH 6.0, CMM-OYS achieved 86.8 mg/g adsorption capacity and 94.8 % removal efficiency, outperforming competitors. A citrate-thiosulfate-tartrate masking system ensured exceptional selectivity against 5 ppm interfering ions. The sensor remained stable for five cycles with only 5 % efficiency loss and successfully extracted Cu2+ from e-waste (87.8 % recovery). With a detection limit of 60 µg/L and linear range of 50–500 µg/L, CMM-OYS offers a cost-effective, sustainable solution for trace Cu2+ monitoring and remediation in environmental and industrial applications.
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