Covalent organic imine polymer containing benzothiadiazole as a bifunctional material for specific fluorescence detection and removal of Hg 2+

Key Points

• This research focuses on developing a polymer for the simultaneous detection and removal of mercury ions.
• Synthesis of a covalent organic imine polymer incorporating benzothiadiazole.
• Assessment of fluorescence detection capabilities in the presence of Hg2+.
• Evaluation of the polymer's efficiency in removing Hg2+ from solutions.
• The polymer effectively detects Hg2+ through fluorescence changes.
• Significantly high removal rates of Hg2+ were achieved, demonstrating its potential as an adsorbent.