Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are a class of polymers that have attracted tremendous
interest due to their multifunctional properties and wide range of applications. The …

The main challenge facing agriculture today is water scarcity. At present, agriculture
consumes around 70% of the planet's freshwater, much of which is lost through evaporation …

Polysaccharides have emerged as versatile materials capable of forming gels through
diverse induction methods, with alcohol-induced polysaccharide gels demonstrating …

The design and development of wound-dressing hydrogels with desirable therapeutic
effects and proper mechanical and self-healing properties are crucial in the healthcare …

In order to reduce the harmful effects of synthetic non-biodegradable hydrogel, biopolymers
have attracted attention, particularly for use in slow-release fertilizers. The current attempt …

Agriculture and related crop production are highly dependent on climate and economic
factors, and agricultural intensification is associated with a dramatic increase in the …

Globally, water scarcity in arid and semiarid regions has become one of the critical issues
that hinder sustainable agriculture. Agriculture, being a major water consumer, presents …

Superabsorbent polymers can be used to alleviate water scarcity and improve soil
salinization. In this study, a superabsorbent polymer TG-g-PAA/BTCA was prepared by …

Green and efficient preparation of hydrogel beads remains a great challenge. In this study,
the hydrogel beads (AGSP) were directly prepared within 10 s from drop-out to drop-down of …

Abstract γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA)/pectin hydrogel (GPH) was successfully prepared in
this study. The characterization of GPH was investigated and its preservation effect with 1 …