Super Absorbent Polymer Made from Crop Residues
Nature’s Answer to Improved Water Efficiency
Blend EF Polymer Hydrogel with soil and fertilisers to improve water retention and allow a reliable and controlled release of water into the soil.
What is super absorbent polymer?
A super absorbent polymer (SAP) is a high-molecular-weight material engineered to absorb and hold many times its own weight in water. Even under pressure, SAPs retain the absorbed water and can absorb, retain, gel/thicken, and gradually release moisture.
Japan Concept Srl introduce EF Polymer, a super absorbent polymer made from upcycled fruit residues such as orange and banana peels. While conventional SAPs are widely used across many industries, most are petroleum-derived, raising concerns about environmental impact.
As awareness of environmental issues grows, demand is increasing for fully bio-based and biodegradable alternatives. In addition to agricultural grades, EF Polymer is developing higher-absorbency polymer grades and is actively co-developing applications with partners across industries to expand the use of this sustainable technology.
Why use EF Polymer Hydrogel?
EF Polymer is a 100% naturally derived super absorbent polymer (SAP), made by upcycling inedible fruit residues such as orange peels. Being fully biodegradable, it is safe for the environment and has been registered in the Organic JAS Materials List as well as with OMRI, ECOCERT INPUT in Europe and the United States.
EF Polymer can absorb up to 50 times its own weight in water, acting as an efficient soil conditioner. When mixed into soil, it improves water retention and has shown up to 40% lower irrigation and 20% fertilizer savings in field trials. *results vary by crop and conditions.