Ecofriendly Skin Safe Absorbent

Description:

This technology involves the extraction of guar gum (GG) from the Cyamopsis tetragonalobus plant and its combination with alginic acid to create a biodegradable superabsorbent polymer. Guar gum, a safe and eco-friendly polymer, is cultivated primarily in India and is known for its solubility and biodegradability. By crosslinking it with alginic acid, a renewable biopolymer, the invention aims to produce a superabsorbent material that excels in liquid absorbance and biodegradability, suitable for various applications.

Key Advantages:

• Environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
• Utilizes renewable resources: guar gum and alginic acid.
• High liquid absorbance capacity with water and artificial urine.
• Improved biodegradability compared to conventional SAPs.

Problems Solved:

• Reduces reliance on non-renewable polymers for superabsorbent applications.
• Addresses environmental concerns related to the disposal of non-biodegradable absorbent materials.
• Meets the need for high-performance, biodegradable absorbent materials in various industries.

Market Applications:

• Hygiene products such as diapers and sanitary pads.
• Agricultural applications for water retention in soils.
• Waste management materials for better liquid containment.
• Biomedical uses including wound dressings and surgical sponges.