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Hydrogels are highly absorbent

23 June 2015

A hydrogel is a network of polymer chains that are hydrophilic (water-loving) and capable of holding a large amount of water. The small pile of hydrogel beads rapidly swells as the water is absorbed. Hydrogels are commonly used in biomedical research, drug delivery, and even disposable diapers.

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Hydrogels are highly absorbent