Superabsorbent Fibers and Antimicrobial Activity: A Textile Review

摘要

Superabsorbent polymers are hydrophilic networks that can absorb and retain huge amount of water. SAF (superabsorbent fibers) polymers are extruded into filament, dried, cured and precision cut into a range of staple length, producing a white fibrous super absorbent material with the appearance and handling characteristic of a textile fiber. It can be converted via the traditional non woven textiles and yarn manufacturing process. They are currently used in many areas including hygienic and bio related uses (particularly in disposable diapers) agricultural uses (e.g., water reserving in soil, soil conditioning and controlled released of agro chemicals) Pharmaceuticals dosage from separation to sludge coal dewatering, fire extinguishing gel, etc. New superabsorbent hydrogels are cheaper in price and possess superior mechanical properties than non composites counter parts.