Advanced Hybrid Eutecto Gels for Water Purification

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a eutectic gel for filtration of organic contaminants from water, including: a eutectic solvent, wherein the eutectic solvent comprises a terpenoid or quaternary ammonium salt HBA, and an organic HBD; and a gel matrix comprising a polymer capable of forming a gel. Some aspects of the present disclosure may include a method of making a eutectic gels. Other aspects of the present disclosure may include a method of filtering organics contaminants from water, including placing at least one eutectic gel, comprising a collection surface and filtration surface in contact with water to be filtered on the filtration surface; and collecting filtered water that has passed through the eutectic gel.

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