SSMA microspheres were prepared from poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride) by sulfonation reaction.
The presence of −SO3H on the surface of SSMA made it a possible candidate for the adsorption of positively charged dyes.
SSMA was an absorbent for selective removal of cationic dyes.
The adsorption capacity of SSMA for cationic dyes was greatly increased compared to that of SMA.