摘要 |
An absorbent material is provided for collecting lipophilic and hydrophobic materials from an aqueous solution such as water. The material comprises nonwoven polyester fibers in the form a mat. The mat may include reinforcing strands, such as glass fiber, nylon fiber, metallic wire and the like in order to increase its overall strength. A system and method for removing lipophilic and hydrophobic materials, such as oil, from a body of water are also provided. The system and method employs one or more floating vessels having a roll of the material thereon that is placed in the oil-water mixture. Upon absorbing oil from the water, the material is removed from the water. |