Design and synthesis of hydrophobic mixed organogels with complementary hydrogen-bond donor–acceptor sites: removal of heavy metal ions Hg2+, Cd2+ and Pb2+ from aqueous solution

The hydrophobic organogel G8GE with metallogel formation and shape forming ability is used in the removal of Hg( ii ), Cd( ii ) and Pb( ii ) from contaminated water with low cost-effected reusability.