Synthesis, Characterization, and Adsorption Performance of Magnetic Hydrogels from Apocynum Leaf Cellulose and Chitosan
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
synthesis
and
characterization
of
novel
hydrogels
derived
from
cellulose
extracted
Apocynum
venetum
leaves,
combined
with
chitosan,
further
modified
into
magnetic
varying
strengths.
The
hydrogels—cellulose-based
(CH),
chitosan-based
(QH),
variants
(MC,
MQ)—were
characterized
using
SEM,
FTIR,
XRD,
VSM
techniques.
Adsorption
tests
were
conducted
to
evaluate
their
efficiency
in
removing
contaminants,
specifically
CR
dye
Cu
ions.
Results
indicated
that
CH
exhibited
a
remarkable
adsorption
capacity
due
porous
structure,
while
QH
demonstrated
superior
removal,
attributed
strong
chelation
amine
groups.
Magnetic
hydrogels,
particularly
MQ,
showed
enhanced
capabilities,
benefiting
increased
surface
roughness
additional
active
sites.
These
findings
suggest
synthesized
especially
variants,
offer
significant
advantages
over
traditional
adsorbents,
highlighting
potential
for
practical
applications
wastewater
treatment.
research
contributes
development
efficient,
sustainable
solutions
environmental
remediation.
Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2024
Язык: Английский