| abstract |
Disclosed is a treated porous particle having an outer surface and an inner pore surface, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the treated porous particle comprises a hydrophobic group and the inner pore surface is hydrophilic. The treated porous particles may be useful, for example, as a desiccant. Absorbent articles, such as diapers and sanitary napkins, and absorbent components of absorbent articles, including treated porous particles, are also disclosed. |