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ArticlePolymers2025

Innovative Utilization of Citrus Sinensis Peel Hydrogels: Enhancing Soil Water Retention and Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue from Wastewater.

Bingqin Teng, Jun Wu, Yuan Zhong, Yinhua Wang, Decheng Qiao, Runqi Quan, Zhengqian Zhou, Liqun Cai, Peng Qi, Zhuzhu Luo and 1 more

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Article in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Bingqin TengCollege of Resources and Environment, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
Jun WuCollege of Resources and Environment, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.ORCID 0009-0002-7970-0423
Yuan ZhongState Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1719-7623
Yinhua WangCollege of Resources and Environment, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
Decheng QiaoCollege of Resources and Environment, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
Runqi QuanCollege of Resources and Environment, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
Zhengqian ZhouCollege of Resources and Environment, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
Liqun CaiCollege of Resources and Environment, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
Peng QiCollege of Resources and Environment, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
Zhuzhu LuoCollege of Resources and Environment, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
Xiaodong ZhangCollege of Resources and Environment, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.

Funding

Gansu Agricultural University Public Recruitment Doctoral Research Start-up Fund GAU-KYQD-2018-39Gansu Agricultural University Technology Innovation Guidance Plan-Rural Revitalization Special Fund 24CXNA091Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province 20JR10RA543, 21JR7RA811
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Abstract

In the context of increasing water scarcity and environmental pollution, this study investigates the synthesis and application of p(AA-Oco-AAm)-g-Citrus Sinensis Peel hydrogel (CSP hydrogel) to enhance soil water retention and remove organic dyes from wastewater. Hydrogels were prepared using a combination of acrylamide and acrylic acid, with the incorporation of citrus peel as a natural resource. The water absorption capacity of the hydrogels was evaluated, achieving a maximum retention rate of 477 g/g, significantly improving the water-holding ability of various soil types. Additionally, the hydrogels demonstrated a strong affinity for methylene blue, with an equilibrium adsorption capacity reaching 2299.45 mg/g, indicating their effectiveness in wastewater treatment. Kinetic and isothermal adsorption models were applied to analyze the adsorption dynamics, revealing a superior fit to the Langmuir model. The hydrogels maintained structural integrity and reusability over multiple cycles, underscoring their potential for sustainable agricultural practices and environmental remediation. This research highlights the dual benefits of utilizing agricultural waste for the development of eco-friendly materials while addressing critical challenges in water management and pollution control.

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Citrus sinensis peel hydrogelmethylene blue adsorptionsoil water retentionsuperabsorbent hydrogelwastewater treatment

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PMID39940630
PMCPMC11819691

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