Chitosan Hydrogels for Water Purification Applications
Chitosan-based hydrogels have gained significant attention for their potential applications in water treatment and purification due to their remarkable properties such as bioavailability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, environmental friendliness, high pollutants adsorption capacity, and water a...
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| author | Mariana Chelu Adina Magdalena Musuc Monica Popa Jose M. Calderon Moreno |
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| description | Chitosan-based hydrogels have gained significant attention for their potential applications in water treatment and purification due to their remarkable properties such as bioavailability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, environmental friendliness, high pollutants adsorption capacity, and water adsorption capacity. This article comprehensively reviews recent advances in chitosan-based hydrogel materials for water purification applications. The synthesis methods, structural properties, and water purification performance of chitosan-based hydrogels are critically analyzed. The incorporation of various nanomaterials into chitosan-based hydrogels, such as nanoparticles, graphene, and metal-organic frameworks, has been explored to enhance their performance. The mechanisms of water purification, including adsorption, filtration, and antimicrobial activity, are also discussed in detail. The potential of chitosan-based hydrogels for the removal of pollutants, such as heavy metals, organic contaminants, and microorganisms, from water sources is highlighted. Moreover, the challenges and future perspectives of chitosan-based hydrogels in water treatment and water purification applications are also illustrated. Overall, this article provides valuable insights into the current state of the art regarding chitosan-based hydrogels for water purification applications and highlights their potential for addressing global water pollution challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8dc13eb800fc4e3bb6017ac7517a4e1e2023-11-19T01:14:04ZengMDPI AGGels2310-28612023-08-019866410.3390/gels9080664Chitosan Hydrogels for Water Purification ApplicationsMariana Chelu0Adina Magdalena Musuc1Monica Popa2Jose M. Calderon Moreno3“Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania“Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania“Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania“Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, RomaniaChitosan-based hydrogels have gained significant attention for their potential applications in water treatment and purification due to their remarkable properties such as bioavailability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, environmental friendliness, high pollutants adsorption capacity, and water adsorption capacity. This article comprehensively reviews recent advances in chitosan-based hydrogel materials for water purification applications. The synthesis methods, structural properties, and water purification performance of chitosan-based hydrogels are critically analyzed. The incorporation of various nanomaterials into chitosan-based hydrogels, such as nanoparticles, graphene, and metal-organic frameworks, has been explored to enhance their performance. The mechanisms of water purification, including adsorption, filtration, and antimicrobial activity, are also discussed in detail. The potential of chitosan-based hydrogels for the removal of pollutants, such as heavy metals, organic contaminants, and microorganisms, from water sources is highlighted. Moreover, the challenges and future perspectives of chitosan-based hydrogels in water treatment and water purification applications are also illustrated. Overall, this article provides valuable insights into the current state of the art regarding chitosan-based hydrogels for water purification applications and highlights their potential for addressing global water pollution challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/8/664bio-polymerschitosanhydrogelsadsorptionheavy metalsdyes |
| spellingShingle | Mariana Chelu Adina Magdalena Musuc Monica Popa Jose M. Calderon Moreno Chitosan Hydrogels for Water Purification Applications Gels bio-polymers chitosan hydrogels adsorption heavy metals dyes |
| title | Chitosan Hydrogels for Water Purification Applications |
| title_full | Chitosan Hydrogels for Water Purification Applications |
| title_fullStr | Chitosan Hydrogels for Water Purification Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Chitosan Hydrogels for Water Purification Applications |
| title_short | Chitosan Hydrogels for Water Purification Applications |
| title_sort | chitosan hydrogels for water purification applications |
| topic | bio-polymers chitosan hydrogels adsorption heavy metals dyes |
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