Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(15), P. 2205 - 2205
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Every
year,
contaminated
water
is
responsible
for
over
one
million
deaths
globally.
Microbiology
leads
other
fields
in
the
development
of
solutions
to
contamination
reduce
these
while
advancing
achievement
SDG
6,
which
aims
ensure
universal
access
and
sanitation.
This
article
explores
hydrogel
polymers
as
a
solution
through
microbial
control.
Using
systematic
approach,
this
study
collects,
reviews,
analyzes,
synthesizes
findings
studies
on
structure,
properties,
mechanisms
used
by
pathogen
control
systems,
emphasizing
recent
advances
microbiology
that
have
improved
antimicrobial
properties
polymers,
enhanced
their
synthetic
overall
ability
spread
pathogens
water.
Other
additional
notable
findings,
including
applications
environmental
implications
using
method
decontaminate
purify
various
purposes,
regulatory
standards
needed
reinforce
viability
effectiveness
adaptation
harmful
or
unwanted
microorganisms
inform
presented
inferences
future
technologies
new
opportunities
expansion
commercial
use.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(3), P. 629 - 629
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
This
paper
presents
the
preparation
and
study
of
properties
alginate
materials,
which
were
obtained
on
basis
sodium
alginate,
activated
carbon,
cellulose,
calcium
chloride.
Alginate–carbon
(AlgCa
+
C)
alginate–cellulose
Cel)
composites,
as
well
pure
(AlgCa)
for
comparative
purposes,
obtained.
Their
textural
(nitrogen
adsorption/desorption
isotherms),
morphological
(scanning
electron
microscopy),
thermal
(thermal
analysis),
acid–base
(pH
drift
method)
properties,
swelling
index,
investigated.
Additionally,
to
determine
adsorption
comprehensive
equilibrium
kinetic
studies
salts
ibuprofen
(IBP),
diclofenac
(D),
naproxen
(NPX)
from
aqueous
solutions
biocomposities
carried
out.
Adsorption
isotherms
fitted
using
Marczewski–Jaroniec
isotherm
equation
(R2
=
0.941–0.988).
Data
rate
analyzed
simple
equations,
best
quality
fit
was
multi-exponential
−
1
(3.9
×
10−4)–(6.9
10−4)).
The
highest
values
reached
in
systems
with
alginate–carbon
composite
1.23
mmol/g
NPX,
0.81
D,
0.43
IBP.
AlgCa
C
material
characterized
by
a
large
specific
surface
area
(1151
m2/g),
high
degree
(300%)
resistance
temperatures.
Macromolecular Rapid Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
In
order
to
improve
the
disadvantages
of
traditional
hydrogels
such
as
low
mechanical
strength
and
lack
responsiveness,
different
types
nanoparticles
or
nanostructures
are
added
into
hydrogel
network
through
in
situ
polymerization,
self‐assembly
techniques,
other
strategies,
giving
a
variety
special
properties,
stimulation
sensitivity,
optical
electrical
reversibility.
With
development
nano
materials
synthesis
technology,
nanocomposite
have
shown
great
potential
drug
delivery,
tissue
engineering,
motion
detection,
wastewater
treatment,
been
extensively
studied
recent
years.
This
review
comprehensively
elucidates
state‐of‐the‐art
preparation
strategies
underlying
response
mechanisms
diverse
stimulus‐responsive
hydrogels,
spanning
temperature,
pH,
humidity,
electrical,
light
responses.
It
systematically
dissects
their
applications
biomedicine,
environmental
remediation,
flexible
sensing,
composite
phase
change
materials.
Moreover,
it
delves
future
prospects
challenges,
emphasizing
need
for
continuous
innovation
unlock
full
emerging
fields
address
existing
limitations.
Separations,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 72 - 72
Published: March 18, 2025
The
rapid
pace
of
global
industrialization
and
population
growth
has
intensified
freshwater
scarcity
water
pollution,
necessitating
urgent
solutions.
Adsorption
technology,
favored
for
its
cost-effectiveness,
simplicity,
scalability,
emerged
as
a
promising
approach.
Hydrogels,
particularly
cellulose-based
hydrogels
(CBHs),
have
gained
significant
attention
green
adsorbents
due
to
their
biodegradability,
non-toxicity,
low
cost,
exceptional
adsorption
capacity.
This
paper
reviews
recent
advancements
in
CBHs
sustainable
wastewater
treatment,
focusing
on
synthesis
techniques,
performance,
mechanisms
removing
heavy
metals,
dyes,
micropollutants.
Updated
applications
outcomes
are
also
discussed.
Despite
advantages,
face
challenges
such
limited
mechanical
strength,
practical
production
difficulties,
insufficient
reuse
studies,
separation
inefficiencies.
review
addresses
these
issues
explores
future
prospects
implementation.
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
advancing
efficient
treatment
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(15), P. 11688 - 11729
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Cellulose-derived
hydrogels
have
emerged
as
game-changing
materials
in
biomedical
research,
offering
an
exceptional
combination
of
water
absorption
capacity,
mechanical
resilience,
and
innate
biocompatibility.
