Preparation of a nano-clay-based super absorbent polymer composite for water absorption applications
| Autor: | Muddassir Ali Memon, M. Wasim Akhtar, Raja Shahbaz, Nasir. M. Gabol, Moazam Baloch |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 41, Iss 4, Pp 87-94 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0254-7821 2413-7219 |
| DOI: | 10.22581/muet1982.2204.09 |
| Popis: | Incorporation of naturally occurring fillers like clay and other mineral improves mechanical, chemical, and physical properties. Herein, we report for synthesized nano-clay based superabsorbent polymer by graft copolymerization of acrylic acid and acrylamide This study focusses the effects of filler (nano-clay), crosslinking agent and initiator concentration on the absorption of the copolymer. Six specimens with varying percentages i.e., 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 wt. % were supplemented with nano-clay in the matrix of the polymer. Time based immersion was carried out in tap, de-ionized and brine for 2 to 24 h the superabsorbent polymer with 36 wt.% of nano-clay absorbed highest percentage i.e., up to 18 folds after submerging in tap water for 2 hours. Detrimental trend of absorption was observed in specimens with 38 and 40 wt. % that could be due to surge in formation of physical and chemical cross-linking networks in the polymer matrix. However, suspension of superabsorbent polymer composite in brine resulted in decreased absorbency. Such course was also observed for specimens containing 36 wt. % of nano-clay after submerging for 4, 6 and 24 hours. Thermal stability analysis also revealed that the polymer composite supplemented with 38 wt. % of nano-clay exhibited ameliorated stability to 350 ℃. |
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