Preparation of superabsorbent polymer gel based on PVPP and its application in water-holding in sandy soil

There have been a lot of reports on the preparation and properties of superabsorbent polymers, but there are still some problems and limitations in practical application. Therefore, a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) was synthesized by solution polymerization with tap water as reaction medium, acrylic acid and cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP) as raw materials. The results of its performance and application show that the particle size was 0.425-0.85 mm, and the maximum water absorption rate of SAP in distilled water, tap water and 0.9% wt% NaCl solution was 2297 g/g, 333 g/g and 120 g/g, respectively. The water absorption rate can reach about 80% of maximum water absorption rate in 30 min. In addition, when the SAP mass addition amount was 0.56% and the particle size was 0.15-0.25 mm, the saturated moisture of sandy soil increased by 187%, the infiltration rate of sandy soil decreased by 96.7% and at 45 degrees C and 25 degrees C, the water evaporation rate of sandy soil decreased by 57.52% and 43.61%, respectively. So the material have a good application prospect in desertification and agriculture, and the way of preparation can be more effectively applied in practical production.

Automated summary

A superabsorbent polymer (SAP) was successfully synthesized using tap water as a reaction medium, showing great potential in water absorption rate and improving sandy soil properties.