Applications of polymeric materials as adsorbents for dyes removal from aqueous medium

The scientific literature contains some valuable information about the applicability of polymeric materials, such as ion exchange resins or cellulosic materials in removal of harmful, pollutants organic compounds (i.e. dyes) from aqueous medium, probably due to their advantages related to ease of use in dynamic systems with increased adsorption efficiency, the possibility of being employed in several consecutive cycles of sorption desorption and high performance in terms of degree of discoloration and treatment of aqueous effluents. The aim of this chapter is to review the latest developments of the authors in the field of using polymeric materials (ion-exchange resins, cellulose ion exchange, cellulose functionalized or modified physical / chemical) for retaining dyes textile from diverse aqueous media.