Chitosan–humic acid composite cryogels for heavy metal adsorption: insights from single and binary aqueous systems | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Chitosan–humic acid composite cryogels for heavy metal adsorption: insights from single and binary aqueous systems
Key Points
Significant heavy metal adsorption is observed with the composite cryogels in aqueous systems, improving water quality.
Chitosan-humic acid cryogels demonstrate superior performance in single and binary systems for adsorbing pollutants.
The analysis evaluates heavy metal adsorption across different concentrations, focusing on efficiency and capacity.
These findings may enable new methods for water treatment, addressing issues of toxicity and bioaccumulation.
Abstract
The persistent contamination of water by heavy metals poses a significant threat to ecosystems and human health due to their toxicity, non-biodegradability, and bioaccumulative nature.