Preparation and swelling performance of sodium polyacrylate/Phellinus igniarius segment composite superabsorbent resin
A type of polyacrylic acid sodium/Phellinus igniarius section composite superabsorbent resin(PISSR)was syn-thesized through microwave irradiation.A single-factor experiment was conducted to investigate the variable ratio scheme and optimize the preparation processes.The as-synthesized materials were characterized by FTIR,TGA,SEM,and EDS.The results indicated that the neutralization degree of acrylic acid reached 85%when the dosage of Phellinus igniarius,initiator,and crosslinking agent was 20%,0.60%,and 0.15%of acrylic acid,respectively.PISSR presented the highest liquid absorption rates of 652.6 g/g in distilled water and 61.1 g/g in 0.9%NaCl solution at a microwave power of 500 W.Ion type and electrolyte concentration are two important factors affecting the liquid ab-sorption performance of PISSR.The surface of PISSR is rough,porous,and rich in Na,K and Ca elements,indicating good water retention and re-swelling performance.