Hydrophobic Eutectogels for the Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern from Water.

ABSTRACT: Five hydrophobic eutectic solvents based on menthol and thymol were prepared and incorporated into a poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) network to form eutectogel membranes. The two most promising eutectogels were further optimized by adding ethyl hexylacrylate (HA) to the eutectogel formulation to improve the compatibility between the eutectic solvent and polymer network and to enhance the water resistance of the resulting membranes. Thermal analysis confirmed the successful formation and integration of eutectic solvents within the polymer network. Rheological studies demonstrated the rubber-like behavior of the prepared hydrophobic eutectogels, with menthol-based variants exhibiting superior mechanical properties. Finally, sorption experiments were conducted using the optimized oct

SUBMITTER: Gabirondo E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12232094 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature