| abstract |
A treated porous particle having an external surface and interior pore surfaces, with at least a portion of the external surface of the treated porous particle bearing a hydrophobic group, and with hydrophilic interior pore surfaces. The treated porous particles may be useful, for example, as desiccants. Absorbent articles, for example, diapers and sanitary napkins, and absorbent components of absorbent articles that include the treated porous particles are also disclosed. |