| abstract |
An absorbent component comprising an absorbent material combined with a plurality of treated porous particles, the treated porous particles comprising an outer surface and an inner pore surface, wherein the treated porous An absorptive component, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the particle comprises hydrophobic groups and the inner pore surface is at least partially hydrophilic. Also disclosed is an absorbent particle or fiber comprising at least one of a superabsorbent polymer, a hydrophilic nonwoven or wood pulp, and a treated porous particle comprising an outer surface and an inner pore surface A plurality of particles comprising treated porous particles, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the treated porous particle comprises hydrophobic groups and the inner pore surface is at least partially hydrophilic. It is. The use of the treated porous as a desiccant is also disclosed. |