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Systems for producing superabsorbent polymers for use in agricultural applications

US10759876B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2011
Grant dateSep 1, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 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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