Cellulose nanocrystals/chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol (CNC/CS/PVA) composite nanofibrous films were prepared while using an electrospinning technique and successfully thiol-functionalized. Then, the modified films were used for the sorption-desorption of Cu(II) and Pb(II) ions. Subsequently, the adsorption capacity of the films was investigated by changing the CNC loading level, solution pH, and adsorption time. Results showed that the adsorption of metal ions by the films was the best with CNC loading level of 5 wt %, pH of 6, and adsorption time of 4 h. The adsorption behavior of the films was agreed with the Freundlich model. The adsorption equation of metal ions could be described while using a pseudo-second order model. Based on the Langmuir model, the maximum adsorption capacities of Cu(II) and Pb(II) ions were estimated to be 484.06 and 323.49 mg/g, respectively. The Cu(II) and Pb(II) ions adsorption efficiencies of the films after 4 adsorption-desorption cycles were 90.58% and 90.21%, respectively. This study may provide a feasible approach for the application of functional CNC/CS/PVA nanofibrous films in the treatment of water.
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