In 2019, scientists tested a diaper-like superabsorbent polymer in lab-made asphalt samples; the water-storing material cooled the specimens by up to 12°C

Discover how researchers are using superabsorbent polymers, typically found in diapers, to create cooler asphalt roads that can reduce city temperatures by up to 12°C.

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