METHOD FOR PREPARING, USING AND RECOVERING ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR APOLAR COMPOUNDS OR MIXTURES

摘要

The present invention describes the method for preparing, using and recovering an absorbent material for apolar compounds or mixtures of apolar compounds, such as organic solvents, mineral oil and derivatives thereof, lubricant oils, edible oils, inter alia. The absorbent material is composed of an inorganic matrix of high porosity, low density and high mechanical resistance. This matrix is rendered water-proof, thus acquiring the property of absorbing apolar compounds or mixtures of apolar compounds.