Based on theoretical calculations,
ether-linked porous organic
framework poly (bisphenol A-alt-1,3,5-triazine) materials
(POFBMs) were synthesized by a William ether reaction of 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine
with bisphenol A for chelating heavy metal ions via N atoms at imine
groups and O atoms at ether groups. Na2SO4,
K2CO3, and polystyrene were employed as templates
for preparing the porous organic framework POFBM-2 with a variety
of pores. Experimental results show that POFBM-2 has a large specific
surface area. It may quickly adsorb heavy metal ions within 29 min;
moreover, POFBM exhibits a large distribution coefficient, large adsorption
energies (−81.75 to −98.00 kJ/mol), high removal rates,
and large adsorption capacities (39.78–173.31 mg/g) for Pb2+, Cu2+, Cd2+, Ni2+, and
Cr3+ ions. Based on theoretical calculation and FT-IR spectra,
the adsorption mechanism was suggested. Heavy metal ions easily accessed
pore canals in POFBM and were chelated by N and O atoms to form stable
complexes. This paper suggests a useful method for the design and
synthesis of N- and O-containing porous organic frameworks for the
fast and efficient removal of heavy ions from wastewater.