Journal
POLYMERS
Volume 13, Issue 23, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym13234115
Keywords
waste materials; carboxymethyl cellulose; superabsorbent hydrogel; agriculture
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- Republic of Serbia's Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development Program [451-03-9/2021-14/200133]
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Waste materials are gaining attention for their potential to produce superabsorbent hydrogels with both environmental and economic benefits. Carboxymethyl cellulose can be obtained from waste and used in agriculture, with the ability to absorb large amounts of water and biodegrade.
Waste materials are receiving more attention as concerns about the future of our planet increase. Cellulose is the most common substance in agricultural waste. Agricultural wastes containing cellulose are misplaced resources that could be reused in various fields for both environmental and economic benefits. In this work, 32 different kinds of waste are investigated for chemical modification in order to obtain carboxymethyl cellulose for the production of a superabsorbent hydrogel that can be applied in agriculture. A brief literature review is provided to help researchers wishing to obtain carboxymethyl cellulose by carboxymethylation starting with waste materials. We also provide details about methods to obtain as well as verify carboxymethylation. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), as a constituent of cellulosic water and superabsorbent hydrogels with applications in agriculture, is described. Superabsorbent hydrogels with CMC are able to absorb huge amounts of water and are biodegradable.
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