The effect of (and the potential of recycled) superabsorbent polymers on the water retention capability and bio-receptivity of cementitious materials

2022 ◽  
Vol 177 ◽  
pp. 106016
Author(s):  
Didier Snoeck ◽  
Núria Roigé ◽  
Sandra Manso ◽  
Ignacio Segura ◽  
Nele De Belie
Keyword(s):  
Water Retention ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Superabsorbent Polymers

scholarly journals The effects of superabsorbent polymers on the microstructure of cementitious materials studied by means of sorption experiments

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 ◽  
pp. 26-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Snoeck ◽  
L.F. Velasco ◽  
A. Mignon ◽  
S. Van Vlierberghe ◽  
P. Dubruel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Superabsorbent Polymers

scholarly journals Super Absorbent polymers and their Composites for Application in Agriculture

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 665-672
Author(s):  
Aryan Dwivedi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Water Retention ◽  
Hydraulic Parameters ◽  
Dryland Agriculture ◽  
Superabsorbent Polymers ◽  
Over Time

Abstract: In dryland agriculture, Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs) are popular. However, the mechanical property, repetitive soil water absorption and release, regularly affects the water retention and hydraulic parameters of the soil, and since this property decreases progressively over time, the results of the property appear to be unpredictable. Polymers use to in agriculture field.

scholarly journals Superabsorbent polymers to seal and heal cracks in cementitious materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 32-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Didier Snoeck
Keyword(s):  
Crack Width ◽  
Autogenous Shrinkage ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Cementitious Material ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Superabsorbent Polymers ◽  
Concrete Cracking ◽  
Freeze Thaw

Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are promising admixtures to improve properties in cementitious materials. Not only useful to mitigate autogenous shrinkage and to increase the freeze-thaw resistance, SAP particles may enhance self-sealing and self-healing in cementitious materials. The self-sealing leads to a regain in water tightness and promoted autogenous healing may prove to be useful to limit repair works caused by concrete cracking. By providing sufficient building blocks for healing, limiting the crack width by means of synthetic microfibers and inducing water by means of SAPs, a smart cementitious material is obtained. This material can be an excellent material to use in future building applications such as tunnel works and ground-retaining structures. This paper gives an overview of the current status of the research on SAPs in cementitious materials to obtain sealing and healing.

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