Synthesis and characterisation of new hybrid sorbent, 2,2’- dipyridyl ketone functionalised SBA 15 and its application in solid-phase extraction of Pb(II) & Cd(II) from environmental samples

The mesoporous silica (SBA-15) was successfully functionalised with 2,2ʹ- dipyridyl ketone by post grafting method. The mesoporous structure and functionalization with organic moiety were examined ...