Rapid, Complete Removal of Organic Pollutants from Water by a SnS2 -Modified Porous β-Cyclodextrin-Containing Polymer

The discharge of organic pollutants poses a serious threat to public health and the environment. Developing new strategies and materials to remove organic pollutants from water efficiently and completely is of great importance. Herein, a SnS2-modified porous β-cyclodextrin-containing polymer (SnS2@PCDP), which was derived by nucleophilic aromatic substitution of the hydroxyl groups of both β-CD and SnS2−OH by tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile, was prepared for the rapid, complete removal of organic pollutants from water . The porous structure and well-defined cavities of β-CD endow SnS2@PCDP with a facile and high adsorption capacity, and the modification with SnS2 leads to simultaneous adsorption and photodegradation processes for the rapid and complete removal of organic pollutants. In addition, SnS2@PCDP can be regenerated several times using light irradiation with no loss in performance. Overall, the efficient removal performance and excellent reusability indicate that SnS2@PCDP has potential for practical applications in the efficient treatment of organic pollutants.