Water is a vital resource that is required for social and economic development. A rapid
increase in industrialization and numerous anthropogenic activities have resulted in severe …

Hydrogel nanocomposites have been recognized as 'smart materials' owing to their three-
dimensional polymeric structures that can easily stabilize the constituent nanomaterials …

Hydrogels have been employed for water purification applications, but their performance
and strength are unsatisfactory for widespread adoption. Recently, hydrogel …

Abstract Mesoporous (~ 7–8 nm) biopolymer hydrogel beads (HNTs-FeNPs@ Alg/β-CD)
were synthesised via ionic polymerisation route to separate heavy metal ions. The …

Alternative methods of aqueous chromium removal have been of great research interest in
recent years as Cr (VI) is a highly toxic compound causing severe human health effects. To …

The ubiquitous presence of neonicotinoid insecticides in the environment poses potential
health concerns across all biomes, aquatic systems, and food chains. This global …

In this study, based on the differences in the coordination configurations of various alkaline
earth metal ions (Ca (Ⅱ) and Sr (Ⅱ)) and sodium alginate (SA), the aerogel is functionalized …

Selenium (Se) has become an increasingly serious water contamination concern worldwide.
It is an essential micronutrient for humans and animals, however, can be extremely toxic if …

Selenium is an indispensable trace element for humans and other organisms; however,
excessive selenium in water can jeopardize the aquatic environment. Investigations on the …

In the last two decades, graphene and its derivative structures have proved effective in
various applications, having a significant impact on society. In all kinds of research field …