Adsorption characteristics of phenolic and amino organic compounds on nano-structured silicas functionalized with phenyl groups

- Ph-MSs with different compositions were synthesized via co-condensation.
- Adsorption affinity of Ph-MS for BPA increased with surface hydrophobicity at low concentration.
- Ph-MS exhibited good characteristics as a recyclable adsorbent.
- The selective adsorption behavior of Ph-MS was investigated using several organic adsorbates.
- Both hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions were involved in the adsorption of Ph-MS.