Swelling behaviors of organic/inorganic composites based on various cellulose derivatives and inorganic particles

► A series of cellulose/acrylic polymer/inorganic particle composites were prepared. ► Swelling properties of composite vary with different cellulose. ► Composite swelling depends on IEP and hydroxyls number of inorganic particle. ► Composites doped with different inorganic particles exhibit their own advantages.