Environmental and Wastewater Treatment Applications of Stimulus-Responsive Hydrogels
Gels,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11(1), С. 72 - 72
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
Stimulus-responsive
hydrogels
have
emerged
as
versatile
materials
for
environmental
and
wastewater
treatment
applications
due
to
their
ability
adapt
changing
conditions.
This
review
highlights
recent
advances
in
the
design,
synthesis,
functionalization
of
such
hydrogels,
focusing
on
applications.
Various
synthesis
techniques,
including
radical
polymerization,
grafting,
copolymerization,
enable
development
with
tailored
properties
enhanced
adsorption
capacity,
selectivity,
reusability.
The
incorporation
nanoparticles
bio-based
polymers
further
improves
structural
integrity
pollutant
removal
efficiency.
Key
mechanisms
adsorption,
ion
exchange,
photodegradation
are
discussed,
emphasizing
roles
removing
heavy
metals,
dyes,
organic
pollutants
from
wastewater.
Additionally,
this
presents
potential
oil-water
separation,
pathogen
control,
future
sustainability
through
integration
into
circular
economy
frameworks.
adaptability,
cost-effectiveness,
eco-friendliness
these
make
them
promising
candidates
large-scale
remediation.
Язык: Английский
Experimental assessment of biostimulants on mung bean growth on a soilless culture system using superabsorbent pectin based hydrogel
M. Kanagalakshmi,
S. Devi,
S. Subasini
и другие.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
273, С. 133058 - 133058
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024
Язык: Английский
Ultra-strong adsorption of ammonia nitrogen from low-temperature and complex systems by Prussian blue analogue
Separation and Purification Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 129700 - 129700
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Advances in Hydrogels of Drug Delivery Systems for the Local Treatment of Brain Tumors
Gels,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(6), С. 404 - 404
Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2024
The
management
of
brain
tumors
presents
numerous
challenges,
despite
the
employment
multimodal
therapies
including
surgical
intervention,
radiotherapy,
chemotherapy,
and
immunotherapy.
Owing
to
distinct
location
presence
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB),
these
exhibit
considerable
heterogeneity
invasiveness
at
histological
level.
Recent
advancements
in
hydrogel
research
for
local
treatment
have
sought
overcome
primary
challenge
delivering
therapeutics
past
BBB,
thereby
ensuring
efficient
accumulation
within
tumor
tissues.
This
article
elaborates
on
various
hydrogel-based
delivery
vectors,
examining
their
efficacy
tumors.
Additionally,
it
reviews
fundamental
principles
involved
designing
intelligent
hydrogels
that
can
circumvent
BBB
penetrate
larger
areas,
facilitating
precise,
controlled
drug
release.
Hydrogel-based
systems
(DDSs)
are
posited
offer
a
groundbreaking
approach
addressing
challenges
limitations
inherent
traditional
oncological
therapies,
which
significantly
impeded
by
unique
structural
pathological
characteristics
Язык: Английский
Novel Formulations of Humic acid, Lignin, and Lignite Grafted Hydrogels for the Slow Release of Thiamethoxam
ChemistrySelect,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(26)
Опубликована: Июль 4, 2024
Abstract
The
objective
of
this
study
is
to
explore
the
novel
use
natural
polymers
like
Humic
acid,
Lignin,
and
Lignite
based
hydrogels
for
formulation
pesticides
fertilizers
that
would
reduce
residues
in
soil
run‐off
water
pose
a
threat
human
health
environment.
We
synthesized
by
grafting
lignin,
lignite
onto
acrylic
acid
with
N′N‐methylene
bisacrylamide
(MBA)
ex‐situ
encapsulation
thiamethoxam,
common
pesticide.
Various
characterization
techniques
including
Fourier‐transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
Carbon‐13
Solid‐state
Cross‐Polarization
Magic
Angle
Spinning
Nuclear
Magnetic
Resonance,
X‐ray
diffraction,
Thermogravimetric
Analysis,
Rheology
were
employed.
release
kinetics
thiamethoxam
from
developed
formulations
analyzed
using
Korsmeyer‐
Peppas
model
Weibull
model.
lignin‐based
exhibited
long‐sustained
49
hours,
followed
lignite‐based
(38
hours).
According
ANOVA
results,
change
biopolymer
proved
be
an
effective
factor
reducing
evaporation
rate,
which
decreased
99
%
72.85
amended
hydrogels.
In
conclusion,
humic
exhibit
potential
as
slow‐release
vehicles
fertilizers.
This
provides
valuable
insights
research
community,
addressing
need
develop
strategies
mitigating
pesticide
bodies.
Язык: Английский
Hydrogel Applications in Nitrogen and Phosphorus Compounds Recovery from Water and Wastewater: An Overview
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(15), С. 6321 - 6321
Опубликована: Июль 24, 2024
This
article
provides
an
overview
of
the
diverse
applications
hydrogels
in
nutrient
recovery
from
water
and
wastewater.
Due
to
their
unique
properties,
such
as
high
water-retention
capacity,
rerelease,
tunable
porosity,
have
emerged
promising
materials
for
efficient
capture
recycling.
It
has
been
suggested
that
hydrogels,
depending
on
composition,
can
be
reused
agriculture,
especially
drought-prone
areas.
Further
research
paths
identified
could
expand
application
these
regions.
However,
main
focus
is
highlight
current
gaps
understanding
how
bind
nitrogen
phosphorus
compounds.
The
study
underscores
need
specifically
examines
different
components
hydrogel
matrices
interact
with
each
other
recovered
nutrients.
Furthermore,
it
essential
assess
various
nutrient-recovery
parameters,
temperature,
pH,
heavy
metal
content,
specific
matrix
compositions.
type
crucial
enhancing
both
efficiency
selectivity
which
are
critical
advancing
technologies
agricultural
applications.
A
comprehensive
approach
involves
using
structured
methodologies
optimization
techniques
streamline
studies
identify
relationships.
Язык: Английский