Growing Adoption of Super Absorbent Polymers Market to Enhance Crop Productivity

Super absorbent polymers (SAPs) are materials used in applications thatrequire high retention capacity. Popular instances of these are diapers, sanitary napkins, and incontinence products. These polymershaverecently gained prominence in the agriculture sector to provide nutrition to plants in water-starved nations. Recently, a student in South Africa created a SAPthatcan absorb nearly 300 times its normal weight. The material was derived using orange peels and avocado skins. This material can act as a water reservoir for soil and provide it with much-needed nutrition.
Rising Focus on Development of Biodegradable SAPs
Manufacturers are expanding their production line to meet growing demand forSAPs from the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia markets. This is exemplified by the decisions of Evonik Industries, Nippon Shokubai, and BASF to establish facilities in Germany, Belgium, and Brazil respectively. BASF, in particular, plans to continue its diaper line using its proprietary droplet polymerization technology known as SAVIVA. Biodegradable SAPs are expected to gain traction in the forthcoming years to curb growing emissions caused by SAP production. Researchers at the University of Seville recently managed to produce an SAP with a retention capacity of 36 times its initial weight. It was produced with soy protein at its base.
The report “Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market 2017-2022” is available now at radiantinsights.com/research/global-super-absorbent-polymers-market-2017-2022
Market Overview
The global super absorbent polymers market is anticipated to accrue lucrative revenues by 2022, according to a report on Radiant Insights, Inc. Its growing demand can be attributed to its application in diapers and incontinence-related products. Increasing geriatric population and awareness of incontinence can directly influence market growth during the forecast period (2017–2022).
Major types of SAPs in the market are derived from sodium polyacrylate and polyacrylamide copolymer. The agriculture application segment is expected to exhibit a healthy CAGR during the forecast period due to its use in improving crop yield. Key market players include BASF SE, Evonik Industries, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company, Ltd., and Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.

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