Abstract
Two categories of supramolecular polymer monomers were produced by introducing the ureidopyrimidone quadruple-hydrogen bonding assemblies on the calix[4]arene and the β-cyclodextrin host units. The adsorption capacity of these supramolecular polymers for different metal ions was investigated by static adsorption. The results showed that at pH = 6 and when the adsorption equilibrium was reached, the supramolecular polymer with calixarene and β-cyclodextrin as the main body adsorbed up to 99% of Pb(2+) and Cd(2+), respectively. Also, the supramolecular polymer connected with six carbon chains on β-cyclodextrin had better recognition of Cd(2+) and Pb(2+), and the highest adsorption rate reached 99%. Industrial adsorbent materials from such supramolecular polymers will provide more options for water pollution control, especially for heavy metal ions.