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Substituent-dependent selective extraction of environmentally relevant metal ions by benzothioates: a combined experimental and DFT study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: > 2.9 eV). Extraction experiments in reservoir, river, and tap water further revealed pronounced matrix-dependent variations in metal removal efficiency, highlighting the influence of sample composition on ligand performance. Overall, the combined experimental and computational results demonstrate that electronic modification of the benzothioate framework can modulate metal-ion extraction and selectivity, providing a basis for the further development of substituent-engineered extraction systems.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d6ra04929j

Authors: Ümit Çalışır, Baki Çiçek

Institutions: Siirt Üniversitesi, Balıkesir University

Language: English

Topic: Analytical chemistry methods development

Subfield: Analytical Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042