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A sorbent is a material that either absorbs or adsorbs liquids or gases. [1]
Sorbents come in various forms and materials, including:
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In instances of chemical spills where sorbents are utilized, oil-absorbent pads should exhibit oleophilic (oil-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) properties. Sorbent materials operate primarily through adsorption, and less frequently, by absorption. Both mechanisms involve the incorporation of the oil or another liquid into the material's structure, though the methods of incorporation differ. [2]