Application of Hydrogels in Adsorption of Pollutants in Water and Wastewater Treatment
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 956
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrogels; environmental remediations; polymers and nanocomposites; water treatment; biomedical applications; super capacitors and advanced materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on the “Application of Hydrogels in Adsorption of Pollutants in Water and Wastewater Treatment” focuses on recent advancements in the application of advanced hydrogels within water and wastewater treatment. Hydrogels have become a vital component in the field of water and wastewater treatment due to their unique structure and properties that facilitate the effective adsorption of a wide range of pollutants. These three-dimensional polymer networks possess high water retention capability, allowing them to interact efficiently with contaminants such as heavy metals, organic dyes, and pharmaceuticals. The incorporation of functional groups into the hydrogel matrix enhances their adsorption capacity by promoting specific interactions with target pollutants.
Moreover, hydrogels can be modified with nanomaterials to further improve their performance. Nanomaterials increase the surface area and provide additional active sites for adsorption, leading to enhanced efficiency in pollutant removal. This combination not only boosts the kinetics of adsorption but also allows for greater selectivity, enabling the targeted removal of specific contaminants.
As research continues to optimize hydrogel formulations and explore innovative applications, they are poised to play a significant role in addressing the global challenges of water pollution, ultimately contributing to cleaner and safer water resources. We are thrilled to invite you, as renowned experts in the field, to hopefully contribute to this Special Issue and the development of scientific study for water and wastewater treatment.
Dr. Sujata Mandal
Dr. Sangchul S. Hwang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- water and wastewater treatment
- effective adsorption
- pollutant removal
- nanomaterials
- three-dimensional polymer networks
- heavy metals, organic dyes, and pharmaceuticals
- specific contaminants
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