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US 4,061,567 AGranted
Method for adsorption of oils
AssigneeAgency of Industrial Science and Technology
InventorsYoshinari Kobayashi, Ryukichi Matuo, Masashi Nishiyama
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Abstract
Kapok fibers enjoy a low specific gravity, water repellency and a high oil-adsorbing capacity. When they are used as an adsorbent of oils and brought into contact with oils floating on or suspended in water, they provide effective adsorption of the oils.
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A method for the adsorption of oils floating on or suspended in water comprising the step of bringing an oil adsorbing material consisting essentially of kapok fibers into contact with said oils.
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