Superabsorbent hydrogels based on natural polysaccharides: Classification, synthesis, physicochemical properties, and agronomic efficacy under abiotic stress …

A El Idrissi, B Channab, Y Essamlali… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are a class of polymers that have attracted tremendous
interest due to their multifunctional properties and wide range of applications. The …

Agricultural applications of superabsorbent polymer hydrogels

EL Krasnopeeva, GG Panova… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
This review presents data from the past five years on the use of polymeric superabsorbent
hydrogels in agriculture as water and nutrient storage and retention materials, as well as …

Hydrogels as water and nutrient reservoirs in agricultural soil: a comprehensive review of classification, performance, and economic advantages

Y Wu, S Li, G Chen - Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2024 - Springer
In recent years, the development of various hydrogel types has aimed to address concerns
regarding the inefficient utilization of water and nutrients in agricultural settings. However …

Interpenetrating and semi-interpenetrating network superabsorbent hydrogels based on sodium alginate and cellulose nanocrystals: A biodegradable and high …

S Ismaeilimoghadam, M Jonoobi, A Ashori… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Superabsorbent hydrogels (SAHs) are essential in various applications, including hygienic
products like adult incontinence pads. However, synthetic-based super absorbent polymers …

Water absorbency of super absorbent polymer based on flexible polymeric network

Z Qi, X Hu - European Polymer Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
Flexible polymeric network plays a crucial role for the water-absorbing capability of super
absorbent polymers (SAPs). However, most of the chemical cross-linked SAPs show poor …

Synthesis of tamarind seed gum‐based semi‐IPN hydrogels with integration of fertilizer retention and anti‐evaporation

X Liu, T Feng, W Ding, W Zeng, N Wang… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In this article, a tamarind seed gum‐g‐poly (acrylic acid‐co‐2‐Acrylamido‐2‐methyl‐1‐
propane sulfonic acid/polyvinyl alcohol)(TSG‐g‐P [AA‐co‐AMPS/PVA]) was prepared by …

A road map on synthetic strategies and applications of biodegradable polymers

MC Meghana, C Nandhini, L Benny, L George… - Polymer Bulletin, 2023 - Springer
Biodegradable polymers have emerged as fascinating materials due to their non-toxicity,
environmentally benign nature and good mechanical strength. The toxic effects of non …

Superabsorbent composites: a review

AP More - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Superabsorbent composites (SC) can be defined as filler-enriched absorbent polymer
chemistry. The superabsorbent polymers are made up of hydrophilic polymers with added …

A comprehensive assessment of superabsorbent resin produced using modified quinoa husk and coal fly ash-Preparation, characterization and application

Y Fu, Q Wei, Z Shen, L Cheng, CWK Chow - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
About 200 million tons of coal fly ash (CFA) is not effectively used in China every year. To
enhance the utilization of biomass waste quinoa husk (QH) and solid waste CFA and reduce …

Cornstarch-based, biodegradable superabsorbent polymer to improve water retention, reduce nitrate leaching, and result in improved tomato growth and development

S Kathi, C Simpson, A Umphres, G Schuster - HortScience, 2021 - journals.ashs.org
In arid and semi-arid climates, water scarcity and nutrient availability are major constraints
for food production. Excess fertilization to make up for the limited nutrient availability in dry …