Electrospun PAN + CALF-20 fibers: characterization and removal of Pb( ii ) and Cu( ii ) ions from aqueous solution

Key Points

• This research aims to produce electrospun fibers from CALF-20 and PAN for the efficient removal of metal ions from water.
• Produced electrospun fibers from CALF-20 and PAN.
• Evaluated the properties of the fibers for adsorption capacity.
• Tested the removal of Pb( ii ) and Cu( ii ) ions from aqueous solutions.
• Demonstrated high removal efficiency for both Pb( ii ) and Cu( ii ) ions.
• Showed the potential of electrospun fibers for water purification applications.