Absorbent polymer technology is made up of a range of different polymers that all have the ability to absorb great amounts of water. It is through osmosis, in which liquids are able to pass through a barrier, that these polymers are able to hold such a significant amount of water. Because of their elasticity, they can expand and swell to many times their original size, although there is a certain point in which they are not able to absorb anymore water. Due to this innovative technology, there are several practical applications for using them. Read on to learn about some of them.

Disposable Diapers
This technology has revolutionized the disposable diaper industry. Due to the super absorbency of these polymers, a waterproof disposable diaper that is capable of holding up to 500 times its weight in liquid is born. The tiny beads inside the layers of the diaper are combined with a waterproof lining to make a product that keeps clothing dry under most circumstances. With these types of absorbency rates, the wetness is kept away from the sensitive skin that could become irritated by it.

Make Snow in Any Kind of Weather
By tweaking the mixture of polymers slighting, a lighter and fluffier mixture is made. This substance can be combined with water to make fake snow that is fluffy and light, no matter what the temperature is like inside or outside.

Water Garden Foliage in Less Time
Popular with landscaping and gardening companies, this absorbent polymer technology allows for less time to be spent water gardens in order to ensure optimal growth and health. Because of the substance’s ability to store water, and then release it slowly over time, it has become invaluable for use in gardens, forestry and even household plants.

Protect Plants From Over Watering
Just as harmful as not having enough water is giving plants too much water. This can be a particular problem when plants or gardens are planted in areas that tend to have water pool in them. Using beads or powder made up of these polymers can ensure over watering does not occur. Instead, the polymers will absorb the excess water and release it gradually over a period of time depending on the environment, temperature and type of plants.

Add Color and Texture To House Plants
These days, absorbent polymers came in a range of different colors and shapes. For a fun decorating idea, many people use different colors to coordinate with the decorating scheme of the room in which the plant is placed. It is easy to change the look of a plant by simply using a clear vase and changing the color or shape of the polymers beads that are used.

This innovative substance has a variety of different applications that make it fun and useful to experiment with.

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