A rview of the types of superabsorbents used in agriculture and the study of the synthesis of two types of adsorbents using recycled sources to save water resources

Abstract :

Water is one of the problems of today's world and it is necessary to conserve it. Many parts of the world are facing drought conditions. The purpose of this research is to analyze new and different techniques in modern agriculture. In this regard, it has been tried to introduce new methods using super absorbents. With the advancement of science and technology, excellent polymer materials have been developed to retain water. In this article, water retention agents based on natural and synthetic polymers have been reviewed in the last 10 years. Finally, the synthesis of two types of natural and synthetic super absorbents using recycled materials is described. Hydroxyethyl cellulose has excellent characteristics of a superabsorbent such as being biodegradable, non-toxic, high water absorption, and is one of the derivatives of cellulose, which is used in water extraction, wastewater treatment, electrolytic membranes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. Alternative soil has many applications in agriculture. And its use can be expanded by combining with different polymers. This combination allows the formation of new biomaterials with improved properties and various applications. As a result of preparing a water retention agent with a practical perspective in agriculture, it not only enhances water absorption and water retention in the soil, but also is resistant to salinity and has mechanical strength, re usability and economic value. is. All these features are present in the introduced super absorbents.

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