Optimal synthesis of a Ni(II)-dimethylglyoxime ion-imprinted polymer for the enrichment of Ni(II) ions in water, soil and mine tailing samples

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2 April 2012264 Sample collection and preparation Sea, river, untreated sewage and treated sewage water samples were collected and treated as outlined by Rammika et al. (2011). Soil and mine tailing samples were collected in polyethylene bags from buildings around the Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences Building (Rhodes University, Grahamstown) and Selibe Phikwe copper-nickel mine (Selibe Phikwe, Botswana), respectively. Soil samples were collected at any exposed ground surface, without following any particular scheme, as the environment is paved. 0 kg of samples were taken at a depth of 15 cm using a soil auger.

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