Superabsorbents

FREE CONTENT: Lightweight geotextiles made from superabsorbent fibres

24 July 2025

A fabric made from superabsorbent fibres (SAFs) that self-heals in a similar manner to the bentonite-based geotextiles used for such as landfill-containment sites is being developed by Technical Ab

Producing superabsorbent polymers using bio-based acrylic acid

12 July 2021

Bio-based feedstocks are being used by Nippon Shokubai Europe (NSE) NV of Antwerp, Belgium, to produce a superabsorbent polymer (SAP).

Recycling superabsorbent polymers from used disposable diapers

5 November 2020

Technologies for the recycling of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) from used disposable diapers are being developed by a trio of companies in Japan.

FREE CONTENT: Superabsorbent polymer for fast-drying sanitary articles

14 October 2020

A superabsorbent polymer (SAP) that can absorb liquid rapidly and retain it, preventing leakage, has been developed by Nippon Shokubai of Osaka and Tokyo, Japan.

Advanced data analytics exploited to develop supersborbent polymer

24 September 2020

A novel superabsorbent polymer (SAP) demonstrates over 10% higher absorption capacity and over 10% faster absorption speed than existing products, according to its developer, Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd

New prospects for superabsorbent fibres as washable fabrics

The development of a superabsorbent fibre has already created many market opportunities for Technical Absorbents Ltd, but the company continues to innovate and, at a recent conference, Product Development Specialist James Docherty revealed the latest innovation—washable fabrics.

Nanofibre-based sanitary napkins

30 November 2016

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has developed a nanofibre-based sanitary napkin without superabsorbent polymers (SAPs).

Superabsorbent polymers market set for strong growth

25 January 2016

The global market for superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) will be worth US$7.96 billion by 2020, according to the latest study.

Innovation centre for superabsorbents

3 June 2015

Research, testing and training relating to the use of superabsorbent polymers can all be undertaken at Evonik’s innovation centre in Krefeld, Germany.

Medical and hygiene textiles benefit from use of superabsorbents

1 December 2013

Shrirang Chinta and colleagues at India's Textile & Engineering Institute - S.B. Mhetre and S.K.

Carbon dioxide used to produce disposable diaper components

1 February 2011

German scientists are undertaking a project to produce superabsorbents from carbon dioxide (CO2), which could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the production of disposable diapers more re

Technical Absorbents--getting to grips with keeping us cool

1 September 2008

Performance apparel represents one of the fastest growing sectors of the international textile industry (Business Wire 2007i).

Absorbent hygiene substrate

1 March 2006

A method of manufacturing a substrate with superabsorbent material that can be used in hygiene products,such as baby diapers,sanitary towels and incontinence products, is disclosed in US Patent 6 946

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New prospects for superabsorbent fibres as washable fabrics