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M Sakthivel¹, D S Franklin², S Guhanathan³

¹Research and Development Centre, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641046, India.

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

|November 18, 2015

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New pH-sensitive hydrogels made from Itaconic Acid (IA) show excellent capacity for removing cationic dyes like Methylene Blue. These eco-friendly polymeric materials offer promising applications in wastewater treatment and environmental remediation.

Keywords:

Ethylene glycol Hydrogels Itaconic acid Swelling equilibrium Thermal stability

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Area of Science:

Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Environmental Science

Background:

pH-sensitive hydrogels are crucial for targeted applications.
Itaconic Acid (IA) offers a versatile platform for novel polymer synthesis.
Developing efficient dye removal solutions is vital for environmental protection.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize novel Itaconic Acid (IA)-based pH-sensitive polymeric hydrogels.
To investigate the structural, morphological, and thermal properties of the synthesized hydrogels.
To evaluate the hydrogels' efficacy in removing cationic dyes from aqueous solutions.

Main Methods:

Condensation polymerization of Itaconic Acid (IA) with Ethylene Glycol (EG) to form a pre-polymer.
Free radical co-polymerization of the pre-polymer with Acrylic Acid (AA) using Potassium Persulphate (KPS).
Characterization using FT-IR, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), TGA, DTA, and DSC. Swelling studies conducted at various pH levels (4.0-10.0).

Main Results:

Successful synthesis of IA-based pH-sensitive hydrogels confirmed by FT-IR and SEM.
Hydrogels exhibited significant swelling behavior influenced by pH and composition (IA, EG, AA).
Demonstrated excellent dye removal capacity, particularly for Methylene Blue, a model cationic dye.

Conclusions:

The synthesized Itaconic Acid-based hydrogels possess desirable pH-sensitive properties and high dye uptake capabilities.
These hydrogels show significant potential for eco-friendly environmental applications, including dye and metal ion removal from wastewater.
Further research into these IA-based hydrogels could lead to advanced solutions for water purification and sewage treatment.