Noureddine El Messaoudi , Youssef Miyah , Jordana Georgin , Dison S.P. Franco , Mesut Yılmazoğlu , Tarek Kouka , Khadijah S. Al-Namshah , Amine El Azizi
{"title":"Extraction, functionalization, and modification of laminarin for wastewater treatment: recent advances, future trends, and innovations","authors":"Noureddine El Messaoudi , Youssef Miyah , Jordana Georgin , Dison S.P. Franco , Mesut Yılmazoğlu , Tarek Kouka , Khadijah S. Al-Namshah , Amine El Azizi","doi":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106618","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106618","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review serves as a thorough guidebook on the increasing promise of laminarin as a multifunctional biopolymer for sustainable wastewater treatment, reviewing advancements in terms of extraction, structural modification and application performance. Laminarin, a sulfated β-glucan derived from brown macroalgae, (2-10 kDa) is becoming of interest because of its biodegradability and chemical versatility to bind a wide range of pollutants. This guide synthesizes advances in innovative, environmental-friendly, and high-yield extraction methods that aim to maximize yield and decrease energy and processing costs. Then it reviews the functionalization strategies (both physical and chemical) of laminarin such as grafting, crosslinking, incorporated nanoparticles and forming composites of laminarin with other polymers, and discusses these unique strategies to dramatically enhance removal of dyes, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and emerging contaminants from wastewater. The structure-property relationships are presented to illustrate how branching degree, sulfate groups, and introduced functionalities dictate adsorption capacity, selectivity, diffusion behavior, and reusability. Economic estimates indicate that green-extracted, moderately functionalized laminarin has better economic competitiveness than traditional adsorbents and can be scaled. Notable limitations including feedstock variability, constraints on production at scale, and unmodified laminarin's instability in harsh effluents are critically appraised. To mitigate these limitations, the review provides future pathways towards hybrid nano-laminarin systems, stimuli-responsive materials, and circular-economy regeneration approaches. The intersection of sciences, engineering, and sustainability deem this review a reference for the development of next-generation laminarin-based materials for efficient and green wastewater purification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20916,"journal":{"name":"Reactive & Functional Polymers","volume":"220 ","pages":"Article 106618"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145885313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chitosan-based delivery systems for ocular therapeutics: Advances, challenges, and future perspectives","authors":"Ritamay Sau , Garima , Ankur , Gurpreet Kaur , Sachin Kumar Singh , Meenakshi Dhanawat , Neeraj Mittal","doi":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106575","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106575","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ocular drug distribution has consistently presented issues for ophthalmologists as well as specialists, due to distinct pharmacological and anatomical barriers. These barriers eliminate the accumulation of foreign substances inside the body and may inhibit the active absorption of therapeutic substances. Thus, the design of an appropriate delivery system must integrate features that tend to enhance the bioavailability of the drug and controlled medication release towards the target area, thereby overcoming numerous ocular barriers. In recent years, chitosan, a naturally occurring polymer, has been mucoadhesive, biologically compatible, and biodegradable, making it the subject of extensive investigation. It has special physicochemical qualities, including easy chemical modification, pH-sensitive solubility, and improved permeability capabilities. These characteristics render it an optimal material for nanoparticles, hydrogels, gels, <em>in situ</em>, and ocular drug delivery inserts development. This review examines the obstacles related to ocular drug delivery and recent progress for chitosan-based ocular systems formulation designed to enhance drug retention, corneal permeability, and prolonged drug release. Moreover, it highlights the main obstacles to clinical translation and provides prospects for their growth as efficient, patient-friendly platforms for the therapy of ocular diseases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20916,"journal":{"name":"Reactive & Functional Polymers","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 106575"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145616314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmed Salama , Sherief A. Al Kiey , Ahmed K. Saleh
{"title":"Pyridinium@cellulose as a green antimicrobial material with tailored dielectric behavior for bioelectronic interfaces","authors":"Ahmed Salama , Sherief A. Al Kiey , Ahmed K. Saleh","doi":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106566","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106566","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Water-soluble cationic cellulose derivative bearing a pyridinium tosylate functional group was synthesized via a homogeneous reaction. Tosylcellulose was prepared by reacting cellulose with <em>p</em>-toluenesulfonyl chloride. Pyridinium@cellulose was obtained through a direct reaction between tosylcellulose and pyridine. The resulting cationic cellulose derivative was characterized using various analytical techniques, including elemental analysis, <sup>13</sup>C NMR, FT-IR spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The dielectric and electrical analyses over the frequency range of 100 Hz –1 MHz and temperatures between 303 and 363 K revealed temperature-dependent relaxation phenomena governed by interfacial polarization and thermally activated ionic hopping. The imaginary modulus (M″) and AC conductivity spectra confirmed non-Debye-type relaxation behavior and correlated barrier hopping conduction. The presence of pyridinium ionic groups significantly enhanced charge carrier mobility and polarization strength, resulting in an improved dielectric response. Pyridinium@cellulose exhibited broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing confirmed the potent activity of pyridinium@cellulose, revealing lower MIC values for <em>S. aureus</em>, <em>S. mutans</em>, and <em>C. albicans</em> (0.0012 mg/mL), compared to higher thresholds for <em>E. coli</em> (0.005 mg/mL) and <em>S. typhimurium</em> (0.0025 mg/mL). The combined electric properties, antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity establishes the multifunctional nature of pyridinium@cellulose.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20916,"journal":{"name":"Reactive & Functional Polymers","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 106566"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145571172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhongtian Li, Yuan Lyu, Wuchao Cheng, Jieting Geng, Lin Xia
{"title":"Triple shape memory and shrinkage-resistant Eucommia Ulmoides gum/polyethylene smart foam blends","authors":"Zhongtian Li, Yuan Lyu, Wuchao Cheng, Jieting Geng, Lin Xia","doi":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106553","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106553","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Foamed rubber materials play a vital role in industrial applications, but their utility is significantly limited by thermal shrinkage at elevated temperatures. Addressing this critical challenge, our study pioneers a novel chemical foaming strategy to engineer <em>Eucommia ulmoides</em> gum (EUG) and polyethylene (PE) foamed blends with integrated shrinkage resistance and triple-shape memory properties. The present investigation demonstrates how polyethylene content influences foaming morphology, vulcanization kinetics, and functional properties of blends. Notably, the EUG/P<sub>20</sub> blend demonstrates 85 % shrinkage resistance at 60 °C, significantly outperforming conventional foamed rubbers in thermal stability. To our knowledge, this study represents the first systematic investigation into shrinkage-resistant EUG-based foams, establishing a novel paradigm for developing anti-shrinkage elastomers through polymer blending strategies. The designed EUG/PE foamed blends show promising potential for oilfield applications, particularly as downhole filtration materials where thermal stability and shape adaptability are critical performance metrics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20916,"journal":{"name":"Reactive & Functional Polymers","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 106553"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145570778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fei Zhu , Xianwen Yan , Bohao Lv , Sai Zhang , Mengyan Zeng , Wenqiang Qiao
{"title":"Balancing flame retardancy, mechanical properties, and transparency in epoxy resins with a phosphorus/sulfur-containing oligomer synthesized via thiol-ene click chemistry","authors":"Fei Zhu , Xianwen Yan , Bohao Lv , Sai Zhang , Mengyan Zeng , Wenqiang Qiao","doi":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106599","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106599","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of high-performance epoxy resins (EPs) is crucial for advanced applications, but is often challenged by a need to balance flame retardancy, mechanical strength, and transparency. This study addresses this challenge by developing a novel oligomeric flame retardant (PB-TBPO), which was synthesized through a thiol-ene click chemistry between polybutadiene (PB) and 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO). The well-designed PB-TBPO exhibited remarkable flame-retardant efficiency, leveraging the synergistic effect of phosphorus and sulfur elements. Impressively, with a minimal loading of only 3 phr, the EP composite attained the highest vertical burning (UL-94) rating of V-0 and a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of 27.7 %. Cone calorimeter tests (CCT) further demonstrated significant reductions in peak heat release rate (PHRR, 32.1 %) and fire growth rate (FIGRA, 52.4 %) compared to neat EP. The mechanical properties were substantially enhanced; the composite with 5 phr PB-TBPO showed dramatic increases in flexural strength, flexural modulus, impact strength, tensile strength, elongation at break, and Young's modulus by 203 %, 51.4 %, 632 %, 192 %, 343 %, and 48.7 %, respectively. Moreover, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and ultraviolet-visible (UV–vis) spectroscopy confirmed that the composites maintained a high glass transition temperature (<em>T</em><sub>g</sub>, 182 °C) and outstanding transparency (87.4 % transmittance at 780 nm). Consequently, this work presents a viable strategy for designing multifunctional oligomeric flame retardants to produce advanced EP composites with exceptional flame retardancy, mechanical robustness, and optical transparency for broad applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20916,"journal":{"name":"Reactive & Functional Polymers","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 106599"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145737418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Building a potentially active NiFe2O4 embedded lignin framework for adsorption coupled photocatalytic degradation and fluorescence detection of doxorubicin and safranin-O","authors":"Nidhi , Deepika Sharma , Minakshi , Simranjit Kaur , Sandeep Bansal , Paramdeep Kaur , Sonal Singhal","doi":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106589","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106589","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Population expansion and industrial expansion have intensified water consumption, which consequently contributes to water contamination. To tackle this challenge, binary sustainable materials, namely lignin‑nickel ferrite (LNF) composites, were fabricated via a simple hydrothermal route and innovatively explored for their dual role in photodegradation and fluorescence sensing applications. Integrating lignin with photocatalytic ferrite particles not only improves the catalytic efficiency of nickel ferrite, but also extends its applicability towards fluorescence-based pollutant detection. Detailed characterizations, including XRD, FT-IR, FE-SEM, HR-TEM, XPS, BET, VSM, UV-DRS analyses, were carried out to investigate the structural, morphological and optical properties of the devised composites. Compared with pristine nickel ferrite, LNF composites revealed markedly improved catalytic removal efficiency, attributable to synergistic adsorption ensued from the lignin counterpart. Among them, the LNF2 composite, with the highest lignin loading, displayed best efficacy, achieving removal of 94 % (180 min) for doxorubicin (DOX) and 98 % (90 min) for safranin-O (SO). Moreover, LNF2 was successfully deployed as fluorescent sensor, enabling sensitive detection of DOX and SO in aqueous samples with detection limits of 1.422 μM and 1.273 μM, respectively. Real sample analysis further substantiated the feasibility of LNF composites for diverse environmental samples. Overall, the present study elicits fresh insights into the formulation of efficient and sustainable bifunctional materials for simultaneous removal and detection of pollutants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20916,"journal":{"name":"Reactive & Functional Polymers","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 106589"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145737417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multifunctional NiFe₂O₄/chitosan–PEO nanocomposites for energy-storage and magneto-optical applications","authors":"Ali A. Alhazime","doi":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106565","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106565","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work presents the synthesis and characterization of chitosan/poly(ethylene oxide)/nickel ferrite (Cs/PEO/NiFe₂O₄) nanocomposite films tailored for energy-storage and magneto-optical applications. Nanocomposites were prepared via solution casting and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Ultraviolet–Visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy, impedance spectroscopy, and magnetometry. XRD scans confirmed single-phase spinel NiFe₂O₄ structure and a reduction in the semicrystallinity of Cs/PEO blend, while FTIR evidenced strong nanoparticle–polymer interactions. UV–Vis spectra reveal a red-shift and narrowed optical bandgap, indicating charge-transfer complex formation. Dielectric/impedance analyses show higher permittivity, enhanced ionic mobility, and decreased bulk resistance, following Jonscher's universal power law and the jump-relaxation model, evidencing interfacial polarization at polymer–nanoparticle boundaries. Magnetic study exhibits tunable ferri/superparamagnetic behavior, with optimal performance at 2.0 wt% NiFe₂O₄.</div><div>By integrating spinel NiFe₂O₄ into Cs/PEO, we concurrently tailor crystallinity, interfacial polarization, and charge-transport pathways, transforming Cs/PEO into a multifunctional nanocomposite with improved structural, optical, electrical, and magnetic characteristics suitable for next-generation optoelectronic, magnetic-sensing, and energy-storage devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20916,"journal":{"name":"Reactive & Functional Polymers","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 106565"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145570775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jinghan Shi , Zihua Gao , Dezhan Ye , Xing Qian , Yanhu Zhan , Xiancai Jiang
{"title":"Highly strong, tough and conductive hydrogels via the synergy of biomineralization, salting-out effect and nano-reinforcement with enhanced human motion sensing properties","authors":"Jinghan Shi , Zihua Gao , Dezhan Ye , Xing Qian , Yanhu Zhan , Xiancai Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106578","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106578","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Conductive hydrogels have shown considerable potential for various applications in advanced flexible electronic systems and wearable devices. However, obtaining hydrogels that simultaneously possess robust mechanical characteristics and high conductivity remains challenging because of their structural weaknesses and functional constraints. To address this problem, we purposed a facile preparation method for PVA/CaCl<sub>2</sub>/Graphite/Na<sub>3</sub>Cit/Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> composite hydrogel leveraging the synergistic effect of biomineralization, salting-out effect and nano-reinforcement strategy. The fabrication process involved first preparation of a homogeneous mixture solution of PVA, glycerol, graphite, and CaCl<sub>2</sub> in deionized water. Then Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> solution was slowly added under stirring. The obtained composite solution was cast into molds and subjected to freeze-thaw cycles. Final treatment through immersion in Na<sub>3</sub>Cit solution yielded the optimized PCGSN hydrogel. The fabricated PCGSN hydrogel demonstrated outstanding mechanical properties including tensile strength of 4.1 MPa, Young's modulus of 1.2 MPa, and toughness reaching 13.30 MJ m<sup>−3</sup>, respectively. Moreover, the integration of graphite and salt ions enhanced the hydrogel's conductivity as high as 1.56 S/m. Through the combined influence of salting-out effect and glycerol incorporation, the hydrogen bond density within the hydrogel was significantly improved, leading to remarkable self-healing performance (with a healing efficiency exceeding 85 %). When implemented as strain sensors, PCGSN-based devices showed outstanding responsiveness (<em>GF</em> = 1.27) across a broad detection range (1–300 % strain), enabling precise tracking of both gross motor activities (joint movements) and fine physiological signals (facial expressions). This work provides a new insight into the preparation of strong and tough hydrogel based on biomineralization, salting-out effect and nano-reinforcement strategy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20916,"journal":{"name":"Reactive & Functional Polymers","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 106578"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145681841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tihe Zheng, Wenxing Yuan, Rende Qin, Qin Gui, Hailiang Zhang
{"title":"In situ polymerization with Carboxylated Polysulfone for enhanced mechanical, thermal, and dimensional stability of PA6","authors":"Tihe Zheng, Wenxing Yuan, Rende Qin, Qin Gui, Hailiang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106606","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106606","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polyamide 6 (PA6) is widely used in the automotive, electrical, and textile industries due to its high strength, excellent wear resistance, and processability. However, its high moisture absorption, poor dimensional stability, and low heat distortion temperature (HDT) greatly limit its applications under humid or high-temperature environments. To overcome these inherent drawbacks, we propose an in situ polymerization and blending modification strategy to construct PSU/PA6 composites with simultaneously enhanced mechanical, thermal, and moisture-resistant properties. In this strategy, polysulfone (PSU) and carboxyl-functionalized polysulfone (CPSU) are synthesized and incorporated into the hydrolytic ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactam to prepare PSU/PA6 composite and CPSU-g-PA6/PA6 grafted composite. Compared with pure PA6, both PSU/PA6 and CPSU-g-PA6/PA6 exhibit significantly reduced water absorption and markedly improved HDT and mechanical properties. Moreover, CPSU-g-PA6/PA6 outperforms PSU/PA6 blends in moisture resistance and mechanical properties, and does not exhibit the pronounced phase separation commonly observed in the latter. Specifically, the 96 h water absorption decreases from 3.01 % for PA6 to 2.40 % for G-8. The HDT increased from 56.3 °C to 75.2 °C. The tensile strength and flexural strength increased from 64.5 MPa and 83.6 MPa to 79.7 MPa and 106.4 MPa, respectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20916,"journal":{"name":"Reactive & Functional Polymers","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 106606"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145786936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficient fluoride removal by strong-base anion exchanger loaded with yttrium phosphate nanoparticles","authors":"Ruijie Wang, Yingpeng Gu, Mengfei Ma, Yue Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106557","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106557","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Currently, various techniques are efficient in eliminating high quantities of fluoride from water, while the deep treatment of low concentration of fluoridated water is inadequate. In this research, a novel adsorbent, YP-D213, was synthesized by loading yttrium phosphate nanoparticles into a macroporous polyacrylic acid-based strongly basic anion exchange resin D213, to improve the removal of fluoride from low-concentration fluoridated water. YP-D213 exhibited prominent adsorption capacity in neutral water and demonstrated excellent selectivity in the presence of coexisting anions and organics. YP-D213 can reach adsorption equilibrium within 220 min, and the pseudo-first model was more suitable for its adsorption kinetics, while the maximum adsorption capacity obtained by Langmuir well-fitting was 49.88 mg/g. The ligand exchange effect between yttrium phosphate particles and fluoride was further confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and adsorption mechanism tests suggested that a synergistic effect existed between -N<sup>+</sup>(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub> on D213 and yttrium phosphate particles. Fixed-bed column experiments suggested that the treatment volume of YP-D213 was nine times higher than that of D213 for actual wastewater (around 7.0 mg F<sup>−</sup>/L), and the exhausted adsorbent was effectively regenerated using the NaOH-NaCl eluate. YP-D213 has great potential for deep fluoride adsorption.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20916,"journal":{"name":"Reactive & Functional Polymers","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 106557"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145616311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}