Application Technology of Water-Soluble Polymer Products

Author: Pan Zelin / Wang Cai (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the applications of water-soluble polymers, such as natural and synthetic polymers, in various fields, and elaborates on their research and application progress from different perspectives. The book covers the performance, preparation, and applications of common water-soluble polymer products in nine fields, including medical materials, cosmetics, detergents, oilfield chemicals, textile industry, food industry, papermaking industry, biodegradable materials, and adhesives. Additionally, it introduces research, applications, and advancements of water-soluble polymer products in fields such as bionic materials, smart materials, biodegradable materials, and medical materials from new angles. This book is suitable for professionals engaged in the research, production, and application of water-soluble polymer materials, as well as students and faculty in relevant disciplines at colleges and universities.
This book provides a detailed introduction to the applications of water-soluble polymers, such as natural and synthetic polymers, in various fields, and elaborates on their research and application progress from different perspectives. The book covers the performance, preparation, and applications of common water-soluble polymer products in nine fields, including medical materials, cosmetics, detergents, oilfield chemicals, textile industry, food industry, papermaking industry, biodegradable materials, and adhesives. Additionally, it introduces research, applications, and advancements of water-soluble polymer products in fields such as bionic materials, smart materials, biodegradable materials, and medical materials from new angles. This book is suitable for professionals engaged in the research, production, and application of water-soluble polymer materials, as well as students and faculty in relevant disciplines at colleges and universities.
[Preface] In today's world, where petroleum resources are increasingly depleted and environmental pollution is severe, the application of water-soluble polymer products, particularly natural polymer products, not only addresses resource issues but also benefits the environment. Therefore, water-soluble polymer products are expected to see further development in the coming period. Currently, the global water-soluble polymer market is rapidly expanding, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. China accounts for approximately 14% of the global annual production of over 4.3 million tons. It is estimated that by 2006, global production will reach 5.6 million tons, with sales reaching $17.5 billion. In recent years, water-soluble polymer materials have made significant advancements in the fields of biodegradable materials and medical materials, attracting high attention and gradually forming a substantial industry. To promote the rapid development of water-soluble polymer material technology, enhance R&D and innovation capabilities, and improve knowledge levels in research and application in this field, China has published several books on water-soluble polymers, which have played a significant role in advancing and elevating the professionalism and expertise of practitioners in this field. Many application sectors in various fields are striving to avoid toxic and harmful substances such as organic solvents and non-degradable materials, and water-soluble polymers can largely meet these requirements. With technological advancements, water-soluble polymers will find new development areas in the near future. Domestically, there is a potential market of tens of millions of tons, such as in agriculture and ecology, where they can be used as soil conservation agents, sand-dust prevention agents, etc.; as substitutes for sodium tripolyphosphate in phosphate-free detergents; as additives in cement; in biodegradable packaging materials; and as wound healing materials and tissue scaffolds in medical materials. At the same time, many natural water-soluble polymers, due to their unique properties, are gaining broader recognition and will have even wider applications. For example, high-methoxyl pectin not only removes cholesterol from food but also inhibits the endogenous production of cholesterol. It is reported that many foreign companies, such as the U.S. National Starch Company and the Italian Novamont Company, which specialize in a series of water-soluble polymer products, have developed into companies with annual output values exceeding tens of billions of U.S. dollars.
This book is compiled based on the recent development trends of water-soluble polymers, drawing on the authors' extensive research findings and the latest literature. It also provides in-depth coverage of interdisciplinary fields closely related to this area, such as nanomaterials, bionic materials, smart materials, medical materials, and biodegradable materials. Starting from the applications of water-soluble polymers, the book briefly introduces the performance, synthesis (preparation), and applications of various products in each chapter. Only typical preparation methods are described, while other methods are omitted due to space constraints. Currently, China's technology in water-soluble polymers still lags significantly behind international standards, making continuous knowledge updates and technological improvements urgent. The authors hope this book will be helpful to readers engaged in research, production, and application in the field of water-soluble polymers, thereby promoting further development in this field.
This book is authored by Pan Zelin and Wang Cai. Pan Zelin wrote Chapters 1, 2, 6, 8, and 9, while Wang Cai wrote Chapters 3–5 and 7. The authors would like to thank Zhao Ping for her efforts in contributing to the writing and compilation of this book. Due to the broad scope of water-soluble polymer products, the authors' expertise is limited, and any shortcomings are hoped to be pointed out by the readers.
Editors
August 2005, Beijing