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Abstract

Polymeric Hydrogels for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water †

by
Giusy Curcuruto
1,
Chiara Zagni
2 and
Sabrina Carola Carroccio
1,*
1
CNR-IPCB, Catania Unit, Via P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy
2
Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
†
Presented at the International Conference EcoBalt 2023 “Chemicals & Environment”, Tallinn, Estonia, 9–11 October 2023.
Proceedings 2023, 92(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2023092014
Published: 21 November 2023
(This article belongs to the Proceedings of International Conference EcoBalt 2023 "Chemicals & Environment")
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Abstract

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Herein, a proof of concept is reported, concerning the formulation of methacrylic and styrene-based hydrogels with adsorption properties versus the emerging pollutants (dyes, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals). The synthesis of the hydrogels was achieved by functionalizing the HEMA monomer with specifically chelating groups, such as amino acids (lysine and histidine), cyclodextrins, and meglumine. The as-prepared monomers were polymerized in water at different temperatures to obtain macroporous samples. All the samples were characterized by chemical–physical and morphological analyses confirming the success of the reactions. The resulting systems were successfully tested to adsorb 2, 4 D, methylene blue, and lomefloxacin. In addition, up to five cycles of regeneration tests were performed, confirming the aptitude of the samples to be used several times without losing efficiency and maintaining their mechanical properties.

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, S.C.C., and C.Z.; methodology, G.C. and C.Z., validation, G.C. and C.Z., investigation, G.C. and C.Z.; data curation, S.C.C.; writing—original draft preparation, S.C.C.; writing—review and editing S.C.C.; funding acquisition, S.C.C. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This work was partially founded by ANTIBIO-Antibiotics Removal From Water By Imprinted Magnetic Nanomaterials project, ProgettidiRicerca@CNR call 2020 (CUP: B63C22000010005).

Institutional Review Board Statement

Not applicable.

Informed Consent Statement

Not applicable.

Data Availability Statement

The data presented in this study are available in: doi: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111556.

Acknowledgments

The authors wish to thank Emanuele Francesco Mirabella (CNR-IPCB) for the technical assistance.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Curcuruto, G.; Zagni, C.; Carroccio, S.C. Polymeric Hydrogels for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water. Proceedings 2023, 92, 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2023092014

AMA Style

Curcuruto G, Zagni C, Carroccio SC. Polymeric Hydrogels for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water. Proceedings. 2023; 92(1):14. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2023092014

Chicago/Turabian Style

Curcuruto, Giusy, Chiara Zagni, and Sabrina Carola Carroccio. 2023. "Polymeric Hydrogels for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water" Proceedings 92, no. 1: 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2023092014

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