Super-Absorbent Polymer: A Review on the Characteristics and Application
Isha Meshram, Vrushali Kanade, Nidhisha Nandanwar, Pradnya Ingle, L Ekebafe, D Ogbeifun, F Okieimen, Moayyad Al-Nasra, Mohammad Daoud, L Ekebafe, D Ogbeifun, F Okieimen, T Mudiyanselage, D Neckers, J Andrade, T Mudiyanselage, D Neckers, P Cordani, K Kabiri, Zohuriaan-Mehr Mj, H; Omidian, S Hashemi, P Sammes, I Meldrum
Abstract
Super absorbency is superior swelling originates to absorb and retain large amount of aqueaous solution. Superabsorbent polymers are cross linked network of hydrophilic polymer chains. Poly (acrylate/). Poly (acrylate/acrylic acid) was synthesized to form superabsorbent hydrogel (SAH) and their performance as a water retaining aid for irrigation were assessed. The SAH acrylate/acrylic acid was cross-linked with N N'methylene-bis-acrylamide for optimum water retention. With today's demand for a one click solution, the development of superabsorbent technology has been largely directed by the needs of disposable hygiene segment, agricultural industry etc. Over the years, starch-grafted superabsorbent polymer turned into crosslinked acrylic homopolymers. Finally, the concept, mechanism and major application areas of superabsorbent are discussed well.