How are cellulose sponges made and why do pop-up sponges hold more?

Subject: How are cellulose sponges made and why do pop-up sponges hold more?

Date: Thu Jan 27 10:27:37 2000
Posted by Erik
Grade level: 7-9 School: International MS
City: Bellevue State/Province: WA Country: No country entered.
Area of science: Engineering
ID: 948990457.Eg

Message:


I was doing a science fair consumer project comparing sponges. "Real 
animal" sponges worked fine, cellulose sponges were a bit better but pop 
up sponges held the most water (4 x dry weight). Why? what are the fibers 
like?How are they made? How do I find out more?

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