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Assist. Prof. Yahya Bachra
Email: yahya.bachra@univh2c.ma
Affiliation: Department of Organic and Polymer Chemistry, University of Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco
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Research Interests: superabsorbants; polysaccharides; chitosans; smart materials; drug delivery systems
Summary
Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) perform a crucial role in modern applications requiring effective water and fluid management, particularly in the fields of agriculture, healthcare, hygiene, cosmetics, and environmental protection. Nevertheless, conventional SAPs are primarily petroleum-based and are not readily biodegradable, raising growing environmental concerns related to plastic accumulation and ecosystem sustainability. The growing demand for environmentally friendly materials has therefore stimulated significant research efforts into biodegradable and bio-based superabsorbent polymers derived from renewable resources.
This special issue aims to highlight recent advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of sustainable superabsorbent materials that combine high absorption performance with biodegradability and reduced environmental impact. The focus is on innovative green synthesis routes, natural polymer-based systems, functional hydrogels, and hybrid materials addressing global challenges such as water conservation, soil improvement, controlled release technologies, and biomedical applications.
The issue covers fundamental and applied research related to bio-based SAPs, smart and stimulus-responsive hydrogels, nanocomposite absorbent materials, environmental impact assessment, biodegradation behavior, and industrial scalability. Contributions exploring sustainable agricultural systems, biomedical uses, cosmetic formulations, and circular economy approaches are particularly encouraged. This special issue aims to promote interdisciplinary solutions that support the transition to next-generation sustainable absorbent technologies.
Keywords
biodegradable superabsorbent polymers; bio-based hydrogels; sustainable polymer materials; green synthesis; water retention and management; stimuli-responsive hydrogels; natural polymer composites; controlled release systems; environmental sustainability; agricultural and biomedical applications
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