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Recent Developments in Nucleoside‐Based Supramolecular Hydrogels: Potential Methods for Environmental Remediation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Environmental pollution caused by industrialization and urbanization has led to the uncontrolled release of hazardous contaminants, becoming a major global concern and prompting the development of efficient, sustainable, and eco‐friendly remediation technologies. Among various advanced materials, supramolecular hydrogels (SHGs) have emerged as highly promising platforms for environmental remediation due to their unique physicochemical properties, including high water‐absorption capacity, biodegradability, tunable porous structures, stimulus responsiveness, self‐healing property, and ease of functionalization. In this review, we comprehensively discuss the fundamental mechanism underlying SHG formation. Particular emphasis has been placed on nucleoside‐derived SHGs owing to their remarkable self‐assembly characteristics, high adsorption efficiency, and tunable structural properties. The review also highlights recent advances in SHGs for the removal of environmental pollutants, including heavy metals, dyes, pesticides, and other persistent contaminants. The advantages of SHGs over conventional environmental remediation materials have also been discussed with respect to sustainability, regeneration, selectivity, and multifunctionality.

Source: Polymers for Advanced Technologies

DOI: 10.1002/pat.70705

Authors: Mohd Jamshaiya Raza, Chandra Mouli Pandey, Shalini Kapoor, Bushra Sumaiya

Institutions: Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Integral University

Language: English

Topic: Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7201883259

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