superparamagnetic hydrogel nanocomposites, AA-VSA-P/SPIONs, with different
concentration of SPIONs (Fe3O4) was conducted
using acrylic acid (AA) (Sigma-Aldrich), vinylsulfonic acid (VSA)
(Sigma-Aldrich) monomers, benzoyl peroxide (BPO) (Himedia) initiator,
and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) (Alfa Aesar) cross-linker
along with synthesized SPIONs. To synthesize SPIONs, iron(II) chloride
tetrahydrate (FeCl2·4H2O) (Sigma-Aldrich)
and iron(III) chloride hexahydrate (FeCl3·6H2O) (Sigma-Aldrich) were used. The study on dye adsorption properties
of the superparamagnetic hydrogels, AA-VSA-P/SPIONs, was carried out
using methylene blue (MB) dye (Sigma-Aldrich). The required aqueous
solutions were prepared with deionized water, whereas the pH of aqueous
solutions was maintained by adding suitable amounts of HCl (0.05 M)
or NaOH (0.05 M) solutions (Merck).