Expanding Opportunities as Absorbent Material in Incontinence & Wound Care Products & as Micro Water Reservoirs for Crops in Agriculture to Spur Growth in the Global Superabsorbent Polymers Market
The global Superabsorbent Polymers market is projected to reach 3.4 million metric tons by 2025 , driven by growing applications in hygiene and non-hygiene products, and increasing global focus on bio-degradable SAP. Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are cross-linked acrylic homo-polymers, which possess the capability to absorb as well as retain substantial volumes of water. Superabsorbent polymers also exhibit other unique characteristics such as biocompatibility, hydrophilicity, swelling and de-swelling, and high absorption capabilities. Traditionally superabsorbent polymers have been used primarily in baby diapers, adult incontinence products and feminine hygiene products. Since SAP can efficiently retain moisture in gel form, the material is widely used in hygiene products as a medium of solidification. Driven by its superior absorbency features, the use of superabsorbent polymers is extending to other applications such as agriculture, food packaging, waste disposal, constructio...