Facile preparation of a novel Hg(ii)-ion-imprinted polymer based on magnetic hybrids for rapid and highly selective removal of Hg(ii) from aqueous solutions

This study reveals a facile strategy to prepare magnetic Hg(ii)-ion-imprinted polymers with incorporated Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ particles for rapid and efficient removal of Hg(ii) ions, due to the soft acid–soft base interaction of Hg(ii) and allylthiourea.