Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) for Agriculture
Advanced Polymers supplies agricultural hydrogels, also known as superabsorbent polymers (SAP), absorbent gels, super soakers, super slurpers, and water gels, a new type of macromolecular, synthetic, water-absorbing polymer material. Therefore, it can absorb up to 100,000% of its weight in water within a short time by osmosis and forms granules in soil to improve soil properties.
AG301/AG-301 SAP Hydrogel Agriculture: Smarter Water Retention for Healthier Crops
AG301 hydrogel polymers and superabsorbent polymers absorb water and expand into gel particles within the soil. By creating moisture reservoirs in the root zone, these cross-linked materials release water as plants need it, helping reduce drainage and evaporation losses in agriculture, forestry, and landscaping.
These hydrogel polymers AG301 and AG-301 are particularly effective in sandy soils and dry climates, supporting plant establishment and efficient water usage. Polymer performance depends on factors like water quality, salinity, and soil type, serving as a soil-support tool to complement standard irrigation and agronomic practices.
Advanced Polymers’ hydrogel polymers (AG301/AG-301) and SAP help retain water, improve soil conditions and support agriculture in dry climates.
Furthermore, Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs) are generally white, sugar-like hygroscopic materials that swell in water to form a clear gel made of separate individual particles and can retain moisture even under pressure without risk of conflagration or rupturing/blasting.
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- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Industrial planting
- Municipal gardening
- Drought management
- Water conservation
- It helps reduce soil erosion by surface run-offs
- Fertilizer
- Pesticide leaching to ground water
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- High absorption capacity in saline and hard water conditions
- Optimized absorbency under load (AUL)
- Lowest soluble content and residual monomer
- Low price
- High durability and stability in the swelling environment and during storage
- Gradual biodegradability without formation of toxic species
- pH‐neutrality after swelling in water
- Photostability
- Re‐wetting capability
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- Cyclic process

