A series of superabsorbent hydrogels were synthesized from partially neutralized acrylic acid with varying degree of neutralization (0-1) using gamma radiation. The effects of degree neutralization of acrylic acid on swelling ratio were studied. DSC measurement was performed to understand the type of end products resulting from irradiation. The morphologies of the hydrogels were examined using SEM. The chemical changes of the hydrogels were characterized using FTIR. At optimum conditions (10 kGy, 15 min), the hydrogels with neutralization degree 0.5 exhibited rapid swelling with the highest swelling ratio ~1000 g/g. The results of DSC studies confirmed the possible formation of the type hydrogels from irradiated partially neutralized acrylic acid, and the hydrogels showed large numbers of pores from SEM examination.

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Journal Name Indonesian Journal of Chemistry
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ISSN ISSN : 14119420, EISSN : 24601578, DOI : -,
Core Subject Science, Engineering,
Meta Subject Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering, Chemistry,
Meta DescIndonesian Journal of Chemistry is an International, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, as well as short communication in all areas of chemistry including applied chemistry. The journal is accredited by The Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education (RISTEKDIKTI) No : 21/E/KPT/2018 (in First Rank) and indexed in Scopus since 2012. Since 2018 (Volume 18), Indonesian Journal of Chemistry publish four issues (numbers) annually (February, May, August and November).
PenulisErizal, Erizal , Abbas, Basril , Sukaryo, Sulistioso Giat , Barleany, Dhena Ria
Publisher ArticleUniversitas Gadjah Mada
Subtitle Article Indonesian Journal of Chemistry Vol 15, No 3 (2015)
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DOIhttps://doi.org/10.22146/ijc.21197
DOI Number DOI: 10.22146/ijc.21197
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