Superabsorbent polymers based on naturally-derived lactones have been demonstrated for the first time. These superabsorbent polymers are an example of one of the many commercially-promising products based upon the levulinic acid. These new polyelectrolytes were synthesized by emulsion polymerization and further modified by saponification of the polylactones to produce the final polymer. The superabsorbent polymers exhibited good properties, such as, good absorbency under load, which is a strict requirement for many superabsorbent applications. Figure 1. <img src='https://acs-archive-assets2.s3.amazonaws.com/241nm/uploads/77220_pbseedt_si3n4_stem_01_pecl.jpg' alt='' />

Superabsorbent polymers from nature

245th National Meeting (2013)

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