A BRIEF SUMMARY OF OIL-ABSORBENT PILLOWS

Oil spills can become a major hassle, whether it is an industrial plant, a transportation system, a marine ecosystem, or so on. An oil-absorbent pillow can quickly and efficiently soak up the spilled oil and hydrocarbons. And while it soaks up the excess oil, it also repels water.

Oil-absorbent pillows are mostly made of polypropylene; this material is always hydrophobic and oil-attracting. Due to having such properties, they can selectively repel water while soaking oil on the other hand.

Features of Oil-Absorbent Pillows:

1.  High Absorption Capacity: Oil-absorption pillows capable of absorbing liquids that are 5 to 20 times their weight. The absorption limit depends on the absorbed material. Since Oil-absorption pillows can absorb hydrocarbons as well.

2.  Selective Absorption: The material used to make an Oil-absorbent pillows is hydrophobic, which means it repels water it only absorbs oil. It can absorb various types of oil, fuel, solvents, lubricants, and so on.

3.  Capable Floating:  Oil-absorption pillows are capable of floating in the deep waters; they make them the perfect solution for marine spills. Since these materials are hydrophobic, they do not absorb water, but absorb the oil or fuels from the water.

4.  Tear Resistant: These oil-absorbent pillows are extremely durable; a strong outer mesh protects them from any tears. The material is also chemical resistant, which makes it quite effective in harsh environments.

5.  Easy to Use: The oil-absorbent pillows are very easy to use; they are reusable and portable. The material is lightweight, making it easy to use.

The Uses of Oil-Absorbent Pillows:

●      Oil-absorbent Pillows have a lot of industrial usage; these pillows are used to clean oil spills in industrial areas. Since they can clean any type of oil or fuel at a rapid speed, they have become a versatile option in the industrial sector.

●      Fuel spill in the sea is a regular phenomenon; it happens when cargo she transport oil from one place to another. With the help of oil-absorbent Pillows, oil from the ocean can be absorbed.