Van Vlierberghe S. Superabsorbent Polymers. Chemical Design, Processing,...2021

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The book defines the differences between synthetic and natural superabsorbent polymers. It describes polymerization techniques, processing strategies and the use and importance of smart SAPs. It also includes SAP design to aid in selection of the best SAP for a specific application. The book is an indispensible resource for any academics and industrials interested in SAPs.
Comprehensive overview of synthetic, natural and semi-synthetic superabsorbent polymers.
Covers various application fields.
Chemical design and synthesis of superabsorbent polymers
Superabsorbent polymers for nanomaterials
Biomedical applications of hydrogels in the form of nano- and microparticles
Hydrogels for mesenchymal stem cell behavior study
Superabsorbent polymers as a solution for various problems in construction engineering