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A cross-linked polymer inclusion membrane for enhanced gold recovery from electronic waste

Bosirul Hoque, Spas D Kolev, Robert W Cattrall, Thiruvancheril G Gopakumar, M Ines GS Almeida

Journal article  |  2021  |  WASTE MANAGEMENT

A cross-linked polymer inclusion membrane (CL-PIM) incorporating the extractant trihexyltetradecylphosphonium bis(2,4,4-trimethylp..

Improving the extraction performance of polymer inclusion membranes by cross-linking their polymeric backbone

Bosirul Hoque, M Ines GS Almeida, Robert W Cattrall, Thiruvancheril G Gopakumar, Spas D Kolev

Journal article  |  2021  |  REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS

This study aims at comprehensively investigating the possibility of fabricating cross-linked polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) us..

Monitoring of ammonia in marine waters using a passive sampler with biofouling resistance and neural network-based calibration

Lenka O'Connor Sraj, Maria Ines GS Almeida, Simon M Sharp, Ian D McKelvie, Richard Morrison, Spas D Kolev

Journal article  |  2020  |  ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

A biofouling resistant passive sampler for ammonia, where the semi-permeable barrier is a microporous hydrophobic gas-diffusion me..

Use of a Polymer Inclusion Membrane and a Chelating Resin for the Flow-Based Sequential Determination of Copper(II) and Zinc(II) in Natural Waters and Soil Leachates

Tania CF Ribas, Charles F Croft, M Ines GS Almeida, Raquel BR Mesquita, Spas D Kolev, Antonio OSS Rangel

Journal article  |  2020  |  Molecules

A bi-parametric sequential injection method for the determination of copper(II) and zinc(II) when present together in aqueous samp..

Use of an ether-derived 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinone chelator as a new chromogenic reagent in the development of a microfluidic paper-based analytical device for Fe(III) determination in natural waters

Tania Moniz, Chelsea R Bassett, M Ines GS Almeida, Spas D Kolev, Maria Rangel, Raquel BR Mesquita

Journal article  |  2020  |  TALANTA

This article reports on the development and validation of a disposable microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD) for on-ha..

Green solvents for the fabrication of polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs)

Clayton A Carner, Charles F Crofts, Spas D Kolev, M Ines GS Almeida

Journal article  |  2020  |  SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY

Chemical separation based on polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) is a “Green Chemistry” alternative to solvent extraction by drasti..

Water monitoring using polymer inclusion membranes: a review

Bambang Kuswandi, Fidelis Nitti, M Ines GS Almeida, Spas D Kolev

Journal article  |  2020  |  ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS

Water monitoring by conventional analytical methods is often complicated, time-consuming and laborious, requiring highly skilled p..

The potential of polystyrene-block-polybutadiene-block-polystyrene triblock co-polymer as a base-polymer of polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs)

Xiaopeng Xiong, M Ines GS Almeida, Silvia Simeonova, Tony G Spassov, Robert W Cattrall, Spas D Kolev

Journal article  |  2019  |  SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY

The use of polystyrene-block-polybutadiene-block-polystyrene triblock co-polymer (SBS) as the base-polymer of polymer inclusion me..

Development of a micro-distillation microfluidic paper-based analytical device as a screening tool for total ammonia monitoring in freshwaters

Jonathan J Peters, M Ines GS Almeida, Lenka O'Connor Sraj, Ian D McKelvie, Spas D Kolev

Journal article  |  2019  |  ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA

An easy-to-use, portable 3D microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD) for the determination of total ammonia (i.e., ammoni..

Effect of cross-linking on the performance of polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) for the extraction, transport and separation of Zn(II)

Bosirul Hoque, M Ines GS Almeida, Robert W Cattrall, Thiruvancheril G Gopakumar, Spas D Kolev

Journal article  |  2019  |  JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE

This study demonstrated the advantages of cross-linking of polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) in terms of improved stability, rate..