Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 428 - 428
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
In
the
context
of
increasing
water
scarcity
and
environmental
pollution,
this
study
investigates
synthesis
application
p(AA-Oco-AAm)-g-Citrus
Sinensis
Peel
hydrogel
(CSP
hydrogel)
to
enhance
soil
retention
remove
organic
dyes
from
wastewater.
Hydrogels
were
prepared
using
a
combination
acrylamide
acrylic
acid,
with
incorporation
citrus
peel
as
natural
resource.
The
absorption
capacity
hydrogels
was
evaluated,
achieving
maximum
rate
477
g/g,
significantly
improving
water-holding
ability
various
types.
Additionally,
demonstrated
strong
affinity
for
methylene
blue,
an
equilibrium
adsorption
reaching
2299.45
mg/g,
indicating
their
effectiveness
in
wastewater
treatment.
Kinetic
isothermal
models
applied
analyze
dynamics,
revealing
superior
fit
Langmuir
model.
maintained
structural
integrity
reusability
over
multiple
cycles,
underscoring
potential
sustainable
agricultural
practices
remediation.
This
research
highlights
dual
benefits
utilizing
waste
development
eco-friendly
materials
while
addressing
critical
challenges
management
pollution
control.
