Bio-degradable, fully bio-based, thermally cross-linked superabsorbent polymers from citric acid and glycerol

2025/01/01 by Jingying Chen, Deelan Yen Chan, Tao Yang +7 · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Materials Science · #Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications #Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties

paper · pdf · doi:10.1039/d4gc06323f

openalex publication_date 2025/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/22

Abstract

Fully bio-based and biodegradable superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) were prepared by a polycondensation reaction of citric acid, monosodium citrate, and glycerol without a catalyst. The SAPs perform well compared to commercial non-degradable ones.

Citations

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