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Superabsorbent polymers: A review on the characteristics and applications of synthetic, polysaccharide-based, semi-synthetic and ‘smart’ derivatives
European Polymer Journal · 2019 · Vol. 117 · pp. 165–178
Arn Mignon(Ghent University)Nele De Belie✉(Ghent University)Peter Dubruel(Ghent University)Sandra Van Vlierberghe✉(Ghent University)
Abstract
The current review provides an overview of different types of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) together with appropriate strategies elaborated to enable their synthesis. The main focus will be on polysaccharide-based, semi-synthetic and 'smart' SAPs along with their derivatives. SAPs have already shown their use in a plethora of applications including diapers, the biomedical field, agriculture, etc.
Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsPolymer-Based Agricultural EnhancementsWound Healing and TreatmentsSmart polymerBiochemical engineeringSuperabsorbent polymerBiocompatible materialPolymerSynthetic polymerNatural polymersMaterials scienceComputer scienceNanotechnology
Funding
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
- Vlaamse regering
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280
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