July 2024
Intermediate to advanced
280 pages
12h 52m
English
Hydrophilic polymers are water-loving polymers, and the term refers to polymers containing polar or charged functional groups that can dissolve, disperse, or swell in water.
| Synthetic Hydrophilic Polymer | Natural Hydrophilic Polymer |
|---|---|
| Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) | Xanthan gum |
| Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) | Gelatin |
| Polyacrylic acid (PAA) | Pectin |
| Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) | Sodium CMC |
| Polyethyleneimine (PEI) | Carrageenan |
Hydrophilic polymers can modify the physical properties of aqueous systems in the form of gelation, thickening, or emulsification/stabilization. They have a wide range of industrial applications like food processing, ...
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