ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
This article is devoted to the synthesis, characterization, and modification of acrylic-based superabsorbents which are synthesized by carrying out the well-known process of inverse suspension polymerization. The dispersion is stabilized by using a mixture of micromolecular and macromolecular stabilizers. High swelling and appropriate absorption kinetics are obtained, provided that parameters (including initial monomer and crosslinker concentration, range of neutralization degree, initiating and stabilizing system, monomer addition rate, temperature and nature of the organic phase) are being considered. Modifications of crosslinker and comonomer nature and their effects on absorbency characteristics (capacity and rate) of the above-mentioned superabsorbents are graphically presented. Finally, diffusion behavior of superabsorbents is briefly discussed. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
9 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1994.070540210
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