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Sanyo Chemical developed a superabsorbent polymer using plant cellulose

Date:September 03, 2022

Country: Japan

Plant Name:

    Plants

Residue Name:

    Cellulose

End Products

Biomaterials

Diapers,Sanitary products

Others

Agricultural materials

Application

  • The superabsorbent polymer developed by Sanyo Chemical has various applications, including diapers, sanitary products, and agricultural materials.

Description

Sanyo Chemical has successfully developed a superabsorbent polymer using plant cellulose, marking a significant breakthrough in sustainable materials science. This innovative polymer boasts excellent water absorbency and retention properties, making it suitable for various applications such as diapers, sanitary products, and agricultural materials. Notably, the production process employs renewable biomass resources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact.

Pathway Description:

Polymerization is utilized in the process to produce the superabsorbent polymer from plant cellulose

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Tags: Biomass-Derived PolymersSustainable Absorbent MaterialsSuperabsorbent Polymer From Biomass

End Products

Biomaterials

Diapers,Sanitary products

Others

Agricultural materials

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

Secondary agricultural residue

Name

Plant cellulose

Form

Solid biomass

Logistics

Easy to transport and store; requires processing facilities for conversion into derivatives

Characteristics

Excellent mechanical properties

Pathways

Chemical

Polymerization

Stakeholders

Industrial and commercial

Sanyo Chemical