Composite particles and methods for making the same. An absorbent material
is formed into a particle. An optional performance-enhancing active is
coupled to the absorbent material before, during, or after the
particle-forming process, homogeneously and/or in layers. Additionally,
the composite absorbent particle may include a core material. Preferred
methods for creating the absorbent particles include a pan agglomeration
process, a high shear agglomeration process, a low shear agglomeration
process, a high pressure agglomeration process, a low pressure
agglomeration process, a rotary drum agglomeration process, a mix muller
process, a roll press compaction process, a pin mixer process, a batch
tumble blending mixer process, an extrusion process, and a fluid bed
process.
