Development of technology for producing sanitary products from peat moss

Scientists from the Medical University of Tomsk in Russia's Siberian region have developed a technology that allows the production of sanitary products from peat moss - sphagnum.

This is an environmentally friendly material in the form of very thin elastic yarns that can be used to produce napkins, diapers, women's hygiene products and many other products.

Lead researcher Yakov Chirikov said demand for natural products is increasing every day.

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If you look through the microscope will see the peat moss is structured like sponges with many small holes should be able to heal wounds quickly and absorb water.

In the dry state, the moss can absorb about 20 times more water than itself, which is four times more absorbent than cotton. This moss is also called "sfagnos" in Greek means "sponge". This property of moss is known from ancient times.

Mosses have been used extensively to heal wounds, especially among guerrilla groups in Belarus, where there are many forests with peat moss.

In addition, since sphagnum moss is a poorly conductive material, it has long been used in the construction industry as an insulating material.

Experts are working to improve the absorption of materials and design new designs. However, it takes time to certify these new products.

Earlier, Russian scientists also introduced a variety of plant products from cold regions including peat moss and moss food.