‘Superabsorbent polymers’, a term that maybe you all have
heard in the advertisements of a diaper. If not, then the information I am
going to tell you will surely make you aware of them. It has gained wide
popularity and capturing a rapidly growing market on a global level. A
superabsorbent polymer is a material that has the ability to absorb and retain
large volumes of liquid, up to 400-500 times its own weight. Now, I am sure you
have understood the fact that why it is being used in a diaper. It would not be
wrong to say that disposable diapers and feminine hygiene products, both are
the largest users of superabsorbent polymer, but there are other uses too. It
is used as a waste solidifier for medical and industrial waste.
Role of Superabsorbent
Polymers in Medical Sector
Over the years, with the prevalent acceptance in personal
care & hygiene sectors, superabsorbent polymer (SAP) is being chiefly used
in many other industries, including medical, healthcare, agriculture, and so
on. Superabsorbent polymers are anticipated to find application as one of the
key raw materials for manufacturing several surgical and medical products which
are made up of both woven and non-woven fabrics. Here are some of the major
points that you should know about the medical superabsorbent polymers market-
• In recent years,
significant funding from investors to research facilities for developing
high-performance products has given a significant boost in the medical sector.
Medical superabsorbent polymers are primarily used to stop the flow of blood
and outflow. It plays a spirited role in day-to-day medical treatment practice
due to the use of these products in first-aid prescription.
• The healthcare
professionals will benefit greatly from the decision of integrating
superabsorbent polymers into its equipment. SAPs in bandages, gauze and other
dressing materials can mitigate higher levels of blood loss while remaining
effective as doctors and nurses operate or attend to wounds in other ways.
• Presently, rising
road mishap and accidents which further lead to severe injury and wounds are
considered as the major factor boosting the demand for these polymers
worldwide.
• Growing efforts
by researchers have given birth to superabsorbent spacer fabrics for
application in exuding wound care. This three-layered structure of these
fabrics deliver faster wetting speed and twice the absorbency compared to foam
dressings.
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