Synthesis of Cellulose-Based Superabsorbent Hydrogel from Rice Husk Using a Microwave
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Date
2020
Authors
Abdulhameed, Adamu
Mbuvi, Harun M.
Changamu, Evans O.
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Publisher
American Journal of Materials Science
Abstract
The present work focuses on the synthesis of a new environmentally friendly superabsorbent hydrogel derived from a cellulose derivative using 1, 2-ethanediol (glycol) as crosslinking agent. The cellulose isolated from rice husk, which has a basis to modify and obtain carboxymethylcellulose CMC using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and monochloroacetic acid (MCA). Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were performed in other to investigate the reactivity of the superabsorbent hydrogel. The Optimum conditions of power, time, CMC dose and amount of cross-linker required for the production of most desirable, stable and high water absorptivity were investigated, the optimum swelling capacity was found to be 1162%.
Description
A research article published in American Journal of Materials Science
Keywords
Cellulose, Crosslinking, Microwave, Superabsorbent hydrogel
Citation
Abdulhameed, A., Mbuvi, H. M., & Changamu, E. O. (2020). Synthesis of Cellulose-Based Superabsorbent Hydrogel from Rice Husk Using a Microwave. American Journal of Materials Science, 10(1), 1-8.