Research Article

Modification of Superabsorbent Hydrogels for Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Table 2

Characteristics/efficiency value of SAH at 5.0 kGy.

Property/performanceUnitValue
THGUHG

Gel fraction%128.43128
Swelling ratio%5871.5570.65
Equilibrium water content%92.582.38
Water absorption%5798.61min755.06min
MB removal at 40 ppmmg/g38.77max33.31max
Cr removal at 40 ppmmg/g5.93max10.13max

min: minimum; max: maximum.