Microwave assisted inverse emulsion polymerization was applied to prepare Cd(II) imprinted polymers.
The adsorption capacity was evaluated by static adsorption experiments.
Pseudo-second-order model and Langmuir adsorption isotherm model had the best agreement with the experimental data.
The adsorption was a spontaneous and endothermic process.
Cd(II) imprinted polymers have specific identification for Cd(II).