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Abstract
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Hydrogels are a class of wet and soft materials, constituted by weakly cross-linked
polymers that are composed of a hydrophilic three-dimensional network [1]. Weakness in
mechanical strength and lack of thermal stability of hydrogels have led to limitations in their
widespread use in various industries. The growing need of the industry to solve this problem
and to obtain specially improved hydrogels has led to the design and production of
Nanocomposite hydrogels. The polymer network of nanocomposite hydrogels has improved
elastic and rheological properties in comparison with conventional hydrogels. Another point
that adds to the importance of structural studies of nanocomposite hydrogels is the high
strength of these materials against the application of external forces as well as maintaining its
structural stability [2]. In this study, hydrogels are synthesized which, in addition to their
biodegradability, are nanoscale and therefore offer high efficiency in terms of water treatment
as well as the absorption of pollutants such as paints and metal ions from industrial effluents
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