We put super absorbent diaper polymer to the ultimate test by exposing it to extreme temperatures to see how it reacts.

Every year, 3.5 million metric tons of sodden diapers end up in landfills. The superabsorbent material inside these diapers is made up of a matrix of polymers that expand once dampness hits them.

More than 100,000 tons of diapers are disposed of annually in Germany. Vast amounts of valuable resources, such as diaper liners, end up in the trash. The liners consist of special polymers, so-called ...

Superabsorbers can be found in diapers as well as in a number of other hygiene and medical products, such as bandages and dressing materials. So far, strong acids have been required to recycle sodium ...

Researchers have developed a technique to untangle absorbent polymers and recycle them into materials similar to the gooey adhesives used in sticky notes and bandages. Every year, 3.5 million metric ...