Systems for producing superabsorbent polymers for use in agricultural applications
US10759876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F251/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems for producing superabsorbent polymer particles for use in agricultural applications are disclosed. A monomer is graft polymerized onto a starch to form a starch graft copolymer. The moisture content of the starch graft copolymer is reduced through use of an extruder.
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