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2. Sorbent - Wikipedia

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   They are frequently used to remove pollutants and in the cleanup of chemical accidents [3] and oil spills. [4] Besides their uses in industry, sorbents are used in commercial products such as diapers [5] and odor absorbents, [6] and are researched for applications in environmental air analysis, particularly in the analysis of volatile organic ...

3. Petroleum Remediation Product - Wikipedia

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   After the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill multiple PRP based products were developed, to assist in the later remediation of contaminated sites, such as PRP filled containment booms, bilge socks, and a PRP slurry that could be sprayed from a hydroseeder. [9]

4. Fuller's earth - Wikipedia

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   Fuller's earth is a term for various clays used as an absorbent, filter, or bleaching agent. Products labeled fuller's earth typically consist of palygorskite (also known as attapulgite) or bentonite. [1] Primary modern uses include as absorbents for oil, grease, and animal waste (cat litter), and as a carrier for pesticides and fertilizers.

5. Oil dispersant - Wikipedia

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   Oil dispersant mechanism of action. An oil dispersant is a mixture of emulsifiers and solvents that helps break oil into small droplets following an oil spill.Small droplets are easier to disperse throughout a water volume, and small droplets may be more readily biodegraded by microbes in the water.

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7. Superabsorbent polymer - Wikipedia

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   The largest use of SAPs is found in personal disposable hygiene products, such as baby diapers, adult diapers and sanitary napkins. [6] SAPs are also used for blocking water penetration in underground power or communications cable, in self-healing concrete, [ 7 ] [ 8 ] horticultural water retention agents, control of spill and waste aqueous ...