Hydrogels derived from galactoglucomannan hemicellulose with inorganic contaminant removal properties
Leonidas Encina, Elizabeth Elgueta, Bernabé L. Rivas, Miguel Pereira, Felipe Sanhueza
Abstract
Pb(ii) at 25 °C. This result shows that modified GGM hemicelluloses can be employed as renewable adsorbents to remove Cu(ii), Cd(ii), and Pb(ii) ions from aqueous solutions.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsAdsorptionHemicelluloseChemistryMonomerAqueous solutionMethacrylateSwellingNuclear chemistryPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryPolymerCelluloseEngineeringAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal