Research Article

Preparation and Heavy Metal Ions Chelating Properties of Multifunctional Polymer-Grafted Silica Hybrid Materials

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TGA traces of aminated silica, Siγ-[BAC-DMEDA], and linear [BAC-DMEDA] polymer (a) and of aminated silica, Siγ-[BAC-DMEDA], Siγ-[BAC-DMEDA]Cu, and Siγ-[BAC-DMEDA]Co (b) obtained at a heating rate of 20°C/min under nitrogen atmosphere.
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