Superabsorbent materials are becoming increasingly important
in a number of applications such as horticulture. A bio-mass
of coir fibre has been mixed and treated suitably with a eco-friendly
and water absorbing powder such that the absorbency of the
composition can be controlled between 300% and 1200% of the
parent weight of fibre mass. The developed process is very
simple, does not involve any effluent and is eco-friendly
as well. Once absorbed the water is retained very efficiently
in the system for a very long time (weeks).
Areas of Application
Agencies involved in horticulture, Arid zone agriculture
Advantages
Absoutely eco-friendly product and process;
Can be used extensibly in horticulture as well as in Agriculture
under arid climatic conditions.
Superabsorbent, Eco-friendly, Jute and
Coir
Contact
Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT)
Website:
www.iitd.ac.in/
