Source-dependent structural and pH-responsive swelling properties of bentonite/cellulose/alginate hydrogel beads derived from agricultural biomass residues

Scientific Reports, Published online: 02 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-78909-0 Source-dependent structural and pH-responsive swelling properties of bentonite/cellulose/alginate hydrogel beads derived from agricultural biomass residues

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