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Methods for producing superabsorbent polymers for use in agricultural applications

US7591974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2007
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F251/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and 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 the use of an extruder.

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