Bio-based Superabsorbents Recent Trends, Types, Applications and Recycling

Dr. Sukanya Pradhan is currently working as a research scientist at LARPM—Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Government of India. She obtained her Ph.D. in polymers and plastics technology from Anna University, India, in 2019. Her research interest includes polymer synthesis, polymer characterization coatings and adhesive, polymer composites, biodegradable polymers, and feminine hygiene.

Dr. Smita Mohanty is the current principal scientist at the School for Advanced Research in Polymers (SARP): LARPM—Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Government of India. She has over 15 years of experience, with research interests in polymers, coatings, adhesives, paints and composites, biomaterials, and functionalization of polymeric materials.