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Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are able to absorb up to 1500 g of water per gram of SAP. Chemically speaking, SAPs are cross-linked polyelectrolytes which start to swell upon contact with water or aqueous solutions resulting in the formation of a hydrogel. This chapter gives an introduction into the production and specific properties of SAPs relevant for their use in concrete construction.
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Friedrich, S. (2012). Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP). In: Mechtcherine, V., Reinhardt, HW. (eds) Application of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) in Concrete Construction. RILEM State of the Art Reports, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2733-5_3
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