Superabsorbent foams, and method for producing the same

Catalyst – solid sorbent – or support therefor: product or process – Solid sorbent – Organic

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264DIG18, 264DIG16, 502439, 502514, 521 62, 521 63, 521 64, 604369, B01J 2026

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055739946

ABSTRACT:
An absorbent, microporous foam comprising a crosslinked polymer having interconnected fluid cells distributed throughout its mass, wherein the fluid cells have a diameter of between about 0.1 and about 100 .mu.m, and wherein the foam can rapidly absorb at least about twice its dry weight in fluid, is disclosed.
A method for producing a microporous, absorbent foam is also disclosed. This method comprises the steps of:

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