| bsorbing polymers can be formulated to absorb small | | | | and commercial purposes, including hazardous, |
| and large amounts of water & other liquids. These | | | | non-hazardous and low-level radioactive waste |
| polymers absorb aqueous solutions through hydrogen | | | | solidification prior to final disposal, is proving to be the |
| bonding with the water molecule. The ability of these | | | | most cost effective alternative to traditional |
| Absorbent Polymers to absorb water is based on the | | | | solidification techniques. |
| ionic concentration of an aqueous solution. In pure | | | | Water absorbing polymers are also used in |
| water, a super absorbent polymer may absorb | | | | horticulture industry with great ease. The benefits in |
| around 30-60 times its own volume but when put | | | | this industry can be summed up by the following: |
| into saline water, the efficiency of absorbance drops | | | | They reduce the frequency at which plants must |
| considerably. | | | | be watered |
| Water absorbent polymers are extremely effective | | | | They retard, and even eliminate, transplant |
| in industrial waste disposal. Major applications include | | | | shock |
| removing water from fuel systems, hydraulic | | | | Absorbent polymers absorb liquid fertilizers |
| systems, marine reservoirs and virtually any | | | | Super absorbent polymers are non-hazardous and |
| environment that can benefit from the reduction or | | | | neutral in pH. They start breaking down only after |
| removal of aqueous-based liquids. They also act as | | | | they have taken soil for 4-5 years. So, they are |
| water absorbing polymer gels which are | | | | being used in plant industry mainly for transplanting. |
| non-hazardous water retaining soil additives. Water | | | | Water absorbent polymers may be natural but an |
| absorbing polymers are chemically resistant and can | | | | artificial polymer is always preferred. These polymers |
| be used in a wide range of liquid and chemical | | | | may also be used with polyolefin products to |
| environments. A popular use comes in their ability as | | | | promote biodegradation. They can also be used as a |
| a fuel filter to remove water from fuel. The other | | | | source of moisture for systems requiring water. |
| application is their usage in absorption of water-based | | | | Besides this, they can be used to produce water |
| scents. | | | | carrying fluffed products or even as additives to liquid |
| The use of super absorbent polymers for industrial | | | | detergents. |