Metoden

Here you see the exact same amount of fibres.

The left image shows the common peat type absorbent where the oil is pulled in between the fibres by capillary forces.

This works more by adhesion rather than absorbtion, because the pollutant/oil stays on the surfaces and in between the fibres.

This renders the mass sticky and wet, clinging to surroundings and other equipment.

The right image shows the Kallak Absorbent, which is a true absorbent: The oil/pollutant is absorbed into each fibre and does not merely stay in between fibres.

The result is a dry mass that is easily collected.

See video here:

Note that after the absorbtion, you can squeeze out the water from the collected mass, but not the oil.

Pollutant administered

Absorbent spread over pollutant

The blending happens by itself, but can be speeded up by stirring the mix. This happens for instance by the movement of waves in open sea, and by what is normally the nightmare: Oil hitting land.

The result: A dry mix that is easily collected, and does not further pollute surrounding vegetation or landmass.