Sustainable β-cyclodextrin/polyethylenimine-encapsulated activated algae hydrogel beads for high-capacity Cd( ii ) removal: adsorption performance, mechanism, thermodynamics, and Box–Behnken optimization

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ahlem Guesmi, Naoufel Ben Hamadi, Wesam Abd El-Fattah, Mohamed G. El-Desouky, Ashraf A. El-Bindary
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra00411c
Cited by: 4
References: 49

Abstract

for Cd(ii) ion solutions. X-Ray diffraction studies verified the stability and efficacy of the adsorbent throughout the process, and stability testing verified constant impurity elimination after six cycles of adsorption and desorption while maintaining the original chemical structure unchanged.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal Membrane Separation Technologies Hydrogels: synthesis properties applications

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
20
Pages
17918–17945
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN