Preparation and swelling study of CMC hydrogel as potential superabsorbent

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a water-soluble polymer, which is widely used in various fields such as food additives, textiles, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. In this study, hydrogel was prepared from CMC by using calcium chloride as a crosslinking agent. Optimization of the reaction was done thro...

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Main Authors: Che Nan, Nur Fitrah, Zainuddin, Norhazlin, Ahmad @ Ayob, Mansor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2019
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67245/1/28%20JST-1018-2017.pdf