Composite hydrogel beads based on PVA, sodium alginate and bentonite were prepared by ionic gelation. The resulting beads were tested for arsenic removal from waste water. Wet beads were highly porous and spherical. The incorporation of bentonite produced a reduction on the swelling degree and an increase of gel fraction of the beads. The clay inclusion plays a key role in the As removal.
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