ReviewACS polymers Au2025
Water Absorption Capacity and Agricultural Utility of Biopolymer-Based Hydrogels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Novel Superabsorbent Hydrogels Based on Polyacrylamide and White Angico Gum Enhanced with Kaolinitic Clay and Soapstone for Potential Agricultural Applications.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Understanding the Swelling Behavior of Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels through a Kinetic Modeling.ACS polymers Au · 2026Article
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- Gel Microspheres as Multifunctional Carriers for Photodynamic Therapy: Advancing Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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Abstract
This review aims to elucidate the relationship between hydrogel composition and water absorption capacity, with a focus on biobased hydrogels, the influence of their constituents on water absorption, and their relevance to agricultural applications. The most frequently used biopolymers are cellulose, starch, chitosan/chitin, and alginate, all of which are derivable from agroindustrial waste, offering sustainable and environmentally friendly sourcing. These polymers possess a high amount of hydrophilic functional groups, enhancing their affinity for water and enabling the formation of highly absorbent hydrogels. Cross-linking agents further affect the hydrogel's swelling capacity by altering the number of available hydrophilic groups. Among them,
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