Synthesis and characterization of pH-sensitive hydrogel and magnetic-hydrogel: properties and applications

Abstract

In this chapter, the background and motivation for whole thesis work, specifically the knowledge necessary for understanding hydrogel and magnetically functionalized variety (magnetic hydrogel) for successful implementation towards versatile potential applications as efficient dye adsorbent for waste water treatment for environmental remediation and biomedical applications/disease diagnosis, have been presented. The general structure, classifications, and synthesis methods of the hydrogels have been introduced initially. Subsequently, the description of magnetic nanoparticles (iron oxide), superparamagnetism behavior of magnetic nanoparticles and magnetic hydrogel nanocomposite; and finally, the diverse applications of hydrogel and magnetic hydrogel nanocomposites in the field of environmental remediation for wastewater treatment and biomedical applications have been discussed.