Titre : |
Environmental impact of superabsorbent polymers - a comprehensive review |
Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
Auteurs : |
A. Arunraj, Auteur ; S. Ariharasudhan, Auteur ; V. Ramesh Babu, Auteur ; S. Sundaresan, Auteur |
Année de publication : |
2024 |
Article en page(s) : |
p. 24-26 |
Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
Catégories : |
Absorbants et adsorbants Environnement -- Etudes d'impact Polymères superabsorbants
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Index. décimale : |
668.9 Polymères |
Résumé : |
Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are making waves as versatile materials with the special ability to soak up massive amounts of water. This article takes an in-depth look at recent advances in these materials, examining how they are synthesized, what properties they have and how they could enhance a range of industries. From diapers that keep babies comfy to fields thirsty for irrigation. But like any powerful force, they bring challenges. The ecological footprint is analyzed and a more sustainable future is addressed, with biodegradability and recycling paving the way. The article takes us from the lab bench to the fields and beyond, showing why these tiny water absorbers can play an important role in the future. |
Note de contenu : |
- Market size and growth
- Types of SAPs
- Synthesis techniques : Solution polymerization - Suspension polymerization - Emulsion polymerization - Microwave-assisted synthesis - Crosslinking techniques
- Challenges and future perspectives
- Fig. 1 : Water absorption mechanism of SAPs
- Table 1 : SAPs : properties and their importance
- Table 2 : Types of SAPs
- Table 3 : Applications of SAPs
- Table 4 : Challenges and future perspectives of SAPs |
En ligne : |
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YoM408MSMhKvEf_GwHNfKMrjfS-nbmNi/view?usp=drive [...] |
Format de la ressource électronique : |
Pdf |
Permalink : |
https://e-campus.itech.fr/pmb/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=40605 |
in MAN-MADE FIBERS INTERNATIONAL > Vol. 74, N° 1 (2024) . - p. 24-26