| 摘要 |
In accordance with the invention, a magnetic sorbent (100, 200, 300) for cleaning oil spills or the like is provided, including an absorbent material (110, 210, 310) and a magnetically attracted material (120, 220, 320) coupled with the absorbent material. The absorbent material may be formed of a conventional sorbent material, or may be formed of a recyclable material. Also provided in accordance with the invention is a method of cleaning up an oil spill or the like comprising the steps of placing a magnetic sorbent in contact with said oil so that said magnetic sorbent absorbs the oil and attracting said magnetic sorbent by the use of a magnet. The magnet may include a hand held unit, a magnetized boom (450), or any other sufficiently strong magnet.
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