Resorbo

Resorbo is a coined term used in several technical contexts to denote systems that can reversibly sorb substances. It is not a fixed concept with a single, canonical definition, and its precise meaning varies by field and author. The word blends resorption and sorption, signaling cycles of uptake and release of molecules.

In materials science and chemical engineering, resorbo refers to materials or interfaces that exhibit favorable sorption-desorption kinetics and reversibility under practical conditions. Typical examples include porous polymers, metal–organic frameworks, and hydrogels designed for rapid cycling. Potential applications include humidity control, gas separation and capture, drug delivery modulation, and energy storage where reversible sorption contributes to buffering.

In environmental technology, resorbo concepts are discussed in the context of sorbent materials used for removing contaminants and then regenerating the sorbent for reuse. Key performance metrics are capacity, selectivity, regeneration energy, and durability over many cycles.

In biology and medicine, standard terminology uses resorption for the biological process of material or substance uptake; the term resorbo may appear in speculative or pedagogical contexts to illustrate reversible biological transport, but it is not established as a formal term in anatomy or physiology.

As usage is not standardized, researchers typically define resorbo explicitly within each study, outlining the materials, cycle conditions, and performance criteria.

See also: sorption, desorption, resorption, sorbent.