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Drought-Defying Powders

As Far as Drought Solutions Go, This Agricultural Accomplishment Wins

— July 19, 2013 — Social Good
As global warming becomes an increasing threat, extreme weather conditions will be more prevalent, requiring us to look closely at drought solutions. Mexican chemical engineer Sergio Jesus Rico Velasco spent decades trying to solve this very problem. He created a product called Solid Rain, a powder that turns water into gel.

Inspired by diapers, this absorbent polymer can expand up to 500 times its size and store water for up to one year. It only needs 10 grams to expand into one liter, and is unaffected by evaporation. Additionally, a Mexican study determined farm land yielded 300% more crops using Solid Rain. This is an award-winning product, as it was honored by the Stockhold International Water Institute and the Fundacion Miguel Aleman.

For the past decade, Solid Rain has been used in Mexico. Given that its selling price is only $25 per pound, it is definitely worth looking at seriously as far as drought solutions go.
Trend Themes
1. Use of Absorbent Polymers for Drought Solutions - The use of absorbent polymers, like Solid Rain, is a disruptive innovation opportunity for addressing drought conditions by converting water into gel and storing it for extended periods.
2. Sustainable Agriculture Solutions - Sustainable agriculture solutions, such as Solid Rain, present disruptive innovation opportunities for increasing crop yields in drought-prone areas.
3. Affordable Drought Solutions - Affordable drought solutions, like Solid Rain with its low selling price, offer disruptive innovation opportunities for addressing water scarcity in a cost-effective manner.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - The agriculture industry can explore the use of absorbent polymers, like Solid Rain, to improve crop yields and mitigate the impact of droughts.
2. Chemical Engineering - The field of chemical engineering can further develop and innovate absorbent polymers to offer effective and sustainable water storage solutions for various industries.
3. Environmental Technology - The environmental technology industry can benefit from the development of affordable and sustainable drought solutions, like Solid Rain, to address water scarcity and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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