Editorial for the Special Issue “Gels for Removal and Adsorption (3rd Edition)”

Key Points

• This editorial aims to discuss the importance and advancements of functional gel materials in various applications.
• Review of current literature on functional gel materials and their applications in removal and adsorption processes.
• Analysis of the emerging trends within materials science regarding gel technology.
• Notable advancements in the design of functional gels for specific removal and adsorption tasks are discussed.
• Increased interest in the applications of functional gels across multiple fields is highlighted.