The below mentioned article provides study notes on Imbibition. The absorption of water by the solid particles of an adsorbent causing it to enormously increase in volume without forming a solution is called imbibition. Solid substances or adsorbents which take part in imbibition are called imbibants, e.g., seeds, dry wood. The liquid (usually water) which is imbibed is known as [...]
Imbibition is a type of diffusion by which movement of water takes place along a diffusion gradient. Due to this process certain dried and half-dried matters absorb water. Such substances (e.g., fibres, wood pieces, proteins and sponges) are called adsorbants. An adsorbant is required for the imbibition to occur. The cell wall and the protoplasm also absorb water by the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and factors of imbibition. Meaning of Imbibition: Place a few grams of air-dried seeds in a flask with water to which a capillary tube is attached. Initially, the water level increases but as the imbibition continues; this rise is followed by a fall. Water molecules adsorbed by the colloidal particles surface [...]