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Interestingly, the increment of MMT content also enhances the mechanical strength of the hydrogels. Adsorption study is performed with Cu(II) to evaluate the effects of pH and Cu(II) initial concentration. The maximum adsorption capacities at pH 3, 7 and 10 are 286, 282 and 179 mg/g, respectively, for the hybrid hydrogels with high content of chitosan. Langmuir isotherm provides the best fit for Cu(II) adsorption. Finally, the selectivity of CTS/MMT hybrid hydrogels toward various metal ions was determined. The order of selectivity is Cu(II)>Cr(III)˜Co(II)> Ni(II)>Zn(II).","abstract_html":"Hydrogels based on chitosan, a biodegradable and abundant natural polymer, have received significant interest in various applications, including the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions. Novel chitosan (CTS)/ montmorillonite (MMT) hybrid hydrogels have been successfully developed by freeze-drying technique. 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