%D 2021
%R 10.1016/j.cplett.2021.138605
%O cited By 6
%J Chemical Physics Letters
%L scholars14804
%X Diapers are reusable waste. This research presents physicochemical properties of sodium polyacrylate in new (ND) and used (UD) diapers, via wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), pH, turbidity and colour. Additional constituents detected in ND, while others were slightly higher in UD. Slight decrease (2000�2500 cm�1, UD) and bulk peaks (3287�3333 cm�1, UD) were observed and functional group at 2897 cm�1 (ND) disappeared showing their role as absorption sites. The pH (6.83�8.50), turbidity (16.3�36.6 NTU) and colour (153�432 Pt.Co) values were obtained. Thus, this provides a baseline reference for diapers application in concrete technology. © 2021 Elsevier B.V.
%K Color; Computer software reusability; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Physicochemical properties; Turbidity, Disposable baby diaper; Disposables; Fourier transform infra reds; Hydrogel polymers; Ph, turbidity, color; Physicochemical property; Sodium polyacrylates; Used diapers; WXRDF; X- ray diffractions, X ray diffraction
%T Physicochemical properties of absorbent hydrogel polymers in disposable baby diapers
%A T.S.B. Abd Manan
%A S. Beddu
%A D. Mohamad
%A N.L. Mohd Kamal
%A Z. Itam
%A T. Khan
%A H. Jusoh
%A N.A. Abdul Rahman
%A F. Mohamed Nazri
%A M.F.K. Mohd Yapandi
%A W.H.M. Wan Mohtar
%A M.H. Isa
%A Z. Che Muda
%A A. Ahmad
%A N. Wan Rasdi
%I Elsevier B.V.
%V 774