Binghamton Research Days Student Presentations
Recio_Eleanora.pdfThe Applicative Potential of Using Superabsorbent Polymers to Absorb Leachate
The Applicative Potential of Using Superabsorbent Polymers to Absorb Leachate
Eleonora Recio (Junior, Mechanical Engineering)
Eleonora Recio (Junior, Mechanical Engineering)
Mentor: Congrui Jin, Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Congrui Jin, Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
This project explored the applicative potential of four superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) as a means to absorb landfill leachate. Through a variety of experiments, it was found that pressure conditions and water purity affects the performance of SAPs. The teabag, sieve, and vacuum methods found that increasing water contamination decrease the absorbing ability of the SAP. Mimicking the pressure conditions of a landfill, the AUL method found that adding a load to a SAP increased its ability to retain contaminated liquid.
Abstract
This project explored the applicative potential of four superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) as a means to absorb landfill leachate. Through a variety of experiments, it was found that pressure conditions and water purity affects the performance of SAPs. The teabag, sieve, and vacuum methods found that increasing water contamination decrease the absorbing ability of the SAP. Mimicking the pressure conditions of a landfill, the AUL method found that adding a load to a SAP increased its ability to retain contaminated liquid.