Thiacalix[4]arene 1,2,3-triazole-polyethylene glycol polymers: Synthesis and dye adsorption properties

By reacting alkynylthiacalix[4]arenes with polyethylene glycol azido compounds, a series of novel thiacalix[4]arene 1,2,3-triazole-polyethylene glycol netty polymerswere conveniently prepared in good yields. Their structures and morphologies were studied by ¹H NMR, IR, and elemental analysis and SEM images. On average, approximately 28-31 thiacalixarene units exist in each polymeric molecule. These novel polymers possess excellent adsorption ability for both cationic and anionic dyes. The saturation adsorption capacity for Congo red reached 1.3-1.4 mmol/g. They exhibit high and stable adsorption ability in the scope of pH 5-9, and maintain good properties in five cycles.