Study of adsorption and preconcentration by using a new silica organomodified with [3-(2,2'-dipyridylamine)propyl] groups.

In this work, a silica surface chemically modified with [3-(2,2'-dipyridylamine)propyl] groups, named [3-(2,2'-dipyridylamine)propyl]silica (Si-Pr-DPA) was prepared, characterized, and evaluated for its heavy metal adsorption characteristics from aqueous solution. To our knowledge, we are the first authors who have reported the present modification. The material was characterized using infrared spectroscopy, SEM, and NMR (29) Si and (13) C solid state.