Preparation and Characterization of Fe3O4/Poly(HEMA-co-IA) Magnetic Hydrogels for Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution

In the present study, Fe3O4/poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-itaconic acid) magnetic hydrogels (MHGs) were prepared by in situ synthesis of Fe3O4 magnetic particles in hydrogels (HGs). The resulting magnetic hydrogels were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray di...

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Published in:Gels 2024-01, Vol.10 (1), p.15
Main Authors: Ludeña, Michael A., Meza, Flor de L., Huamán, Reneé I., Lechuga, Ana M., Valderrama, Ana C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adsorbents
Adsorption
Aqueous solutions
Carbon
Cellulose
Chemical oxygen demand
composite
Composite materials
Desorption
Dyes
Endothermic reactions
Environmental impact
Fourier transforms
Graphene
hydrogel
Hydrogels
Infrared analysis
Infrared spectroscopy
Iron oxides
Itaconic acid
magnetic
Metal oxides
Methylene blue
Nanocomposites
Nanoparticles
Pollutants
Polyhydroxyethyl methacrylate
removal
Spectrum analysis
Thermogravimetric analysis
Toxicity
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Summary:In the present study, Fe3O4/poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-itaconic acid) magnetic hydrogels (MHGs) were prepared by in situ synthesis of Fe3O4 magnetic particles in hydrogels (HGs). The resulting magnetic hydrogels were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and N2 adsorption–desorption. The effect of Fe3O4 on the swelling behavior and adsorption of methylene blue (MB) dye of the prepared hydrogel was studied. Parameters such as the dose, pH, contact time, and MB initial concentration were investigated. The results show that 75% (HG) and 91% (MHG) of MB (200 mg/L) were removed at doses of 2 mg/mL and 1 mg/mL, respectively, under a pH of 6.8 and a contact time of 10 min. The adsorption behavior followed the Langmuir isotherm model, indicating that the adsorption process takes place in monolayers and on homogeneous surfaces. The Langmuir capacities for MB adsorption using the HGs and MHGs were 78 and 174 mg/g, respectively. The adsorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. In addition, thermodynamic studies carried out show that the adsorption process is spontaneous and endothermic. Adsorption–desorption studies indicate that the magnetic hydrogel can remove MB for four cycles with removal efficiencies above 90%. Therefore, a MHG is suitable as an alternative material for MB adsorption.
ISSN:2310-2861
2310-2861
DOI:10.3390/gels10010015