Desiccants, but not as we know them
Silica gel bags, which have been keeping packaging and sensitive technology dry for generations, could soon be a thing of the past, with North London company Brownell now ready to export VMAP - a new and far more practical desiccant. Unveiled recently after several years of development, VMAP represents a breakthrough in desiccant technology, standing out in its versatility. It can be moulded or machined to complex shapes as required to fit specific applications, and can be fixed in place easily with adhesives or screws. Each cubic centimetre has an effective surface area of 600m3 and goes further than traditional desiccants in not only dealing with moisture but can adsorb odours and organic volatiles too. Unlike traditional gel bags, it is non-toxic, and it can also be 'recycled'.