Fabrication of hierarchical porous chitosan/polyphosphazene monolithic aerogels for efficient iodine adsorption

Key Points

• Efficient iodine adsorption was achieved with modified aerogels, demonstrating high capacity for removal of contaminants.
• Adsorption capacity reached 150 mg/g for iodine in controlled tests, highlighting the performance of the new material.
• Fabrication involved creating hierarchical porous structures in chitosan/polyphosphazene aerogels for improved functionality.
• These findings suggest applications in environmental remediation, particularly in iodine decontamination processes.