| abstract |
A process is described for sorbing hydrophobic liquids using a plurality of dried, washed fibers originating from a tropical plant material having naturally hydrophobic fibers. The dried, washed fibers have been washed sufficiently to extract a substantial portion of natural liquids therefrom, thereby improving their hydrophobic absorptive properties. The dried, washed fibers are applied in communication with a body containing the hydrophobic liquid whereupon they sorb the hydrophobic liquid from the body. |