Separation of Cu2+, Cd2+ and Cr3+ in a Mixture Solution Using a Novel Carrier Poly(Methyl Thiazoleethyl Eugenoxy Acetate) with BLM (Bulk Liquid Membrane)

Abstract

The separation process using a novel carrier polyeugenol has active groups N and S has been done with the technique BLM. Polyeugenol has groups active N and S was synthesized from eugenol which is then polymerized into polyeugenol. This polymeric compounds was then acidified become acidic poly (eugenoksi acetate). After the acid formed , then the synthesis was continued by add 4-methyl-5-tiazoleetanol to form esters poly (methyl thiazole eugenoxy ethyl acetate) (PMTEEA). The result of the synthesis was analyzed by FTIR and 1H NMR. This polyester product synthesis was applied as a carrier for separating metal ions Cu2+, Cd2+ and Cr3+ with variations in feed phase pH = 5 and pH = 7 in the membrane of chloroform using techniques BLM. Receiving phase after 24 hours was analyzed by AAS. In variations of feed pH = 5 ions was obtained 66.21% Cd2+, 28.83% Cu2+ and 10.92% of Cr3+, at pH = 7 was obtained 70.77% Cd2+, 30.14% Cu2+, and 3.72% of Cr3+.