Characterisation and swelling–deswelling properties of superabsorbent membranes made of PVA and cellulose nanocrystals

ABSTRACTNovel superabsorbent membranes (SMs) consisting of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) originated from rice husk (RH), glutaraldehyde (GLA) and glycerine (G) were manufac...