Omar Haneen, Alsharaeh Edreese
Alfaisal University, College of Science, Chemistry Department, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia.
ACS Omega. 2024 May 22;9(22):23531-23541. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00727. eCollection 2024 Jun 4.
Improving the water retention capability of drained and sandy soils is vital for nurturing high-quality soil. This protective measure ensures the conservation of essential nutrients, such as fertilizers and organic matter; maintains soil quality; and prevents erosion. Superabsorbent hydrogels (SAHs) have emerged as promising solutions to boost water retention in sandy soils, typically characterized by a poor water-holding capacity. However, there is a noticeable gap in the existing literature regarding their potential to simultaneously achieve elevated swelling ratio (SR) and water retention ratio (WRR) levels. This study presents innovative SAH systems with the highest reported SR value yet, exceeding 10000 wt %, and remarkable WRR capability explicitly designed for agricultural use. These novel SAHs were synthesized using the chemical cross-linking polymerization method from polyacrylamide (PAM) polymer, employing various PAM ratios through a one-pot hydrothermal vessel method along with diverse drying techniques. The prepared hydrogels were characterized using various techniques, such as FTIR and DSC; unraveling insights into their structural properties; and the kinetics of the swelling process. Notably, these synthesized hydrogels exhibit robustness, maintaining structural integrity even under extreme conditions such as high temperatures or pressures. Our findings suggest immense potential for these hydrogels as soil enhancers in agriculture, offering a sustainable solution to bolster soil quality and nutrient preservation.
提高排水性砂土的保水能力对于培育高质量土壤至关重要。这种保护措施可确保肥料和有机物等必需养分得以保存;维持土壤质量;并防止土壤侵蚀。高吸水性水凝胶(SAHs)已成为提高砂土保水能力的有前景的解决方案,砂土通常保水能力较差。然而,现有文献中关于它们同时实现高溶胀率(SR)和保水率(WRR)水平的潜力存在明显差距。本研究提出了创新的SAH系统,其SR值是迄今报道的最高值,超过10000 wt%,并且具有专为农业用途设计的卓越WRR能力。这些新型SAHs是通过化学交联聚合法由聚丙烯酰胺(PAM)聚合物合成的,采用一锅水热法和不同的干燥技术,使用了各种PAM比例。使用傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)和差示扫描量热法(DSC)等各种技术对制备出的水凝胶进行了表征;揭示了它们的结构特性以及溶胀过程的动力学。值得注意的是,这些合成水凝胶表现出很强的稳定性,即使在高温或高压等极端条件下仍能保持结构完整性。我们的研究结果表明,这些水凝胶作为农业土壤改良剂具有巨大潜力,为提高土壤质量和养分保存提供了一种可持续的解决方案。
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