Synthesis of a super-absorbent nanocomposite hydrogel based on vinyl hybrid silica nanospheres and its properties
Mingyang Chen, Yong Shen, Lihui Xu, Guanghong Xiang, Zhewei Ni
Abstract
in NaCl solution. The PAA NC hydrogel showed excellent repetitive swelling ability. The influences of variable factors (acrylic acid, initiator and sodium hydroxide) on the swelling ratio of the NC hydrogel were researched. It can be speculated that the PAA NC hydrogel has potential application in agriculture and forestry areas due to its excellent water absorption and water retention properties.
Topics & Concepts
SwellingAcrylic acidSelf-healing hydrogelsAbsorption of waterSuperabsorbent polymerChemical engineeringWater retentionNanocompositeMaterials sciencePolymerizationPolymer chemistryPolymerRadical polymerizationChemistryComposite materialCopolymerSoil waterEnvironmental scienceSoil scienceEngineeringHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsPolymer-Based Agricultural EnhancementsDielectric materials and actuators