Sustainable Sorbent Technologies
Nature-derived, science-backed solutions for oil spill response and environmental remediation.
Feather Clean-Sorbent Pillow
Chicken Feather Oil Spill Sorbent
A sustainable oil sorbent developed from processed chicken feathers designed to absorb oil efficiently while repelling water. Lightweight, biodegradable, and cost-effective — ideal for rapid response to oil spills across marine and industrial environments.
Key Benefits
High Oil Absorption
Absorbs up to 2.8g of oil per gram of sorbent material.
Lightweight
Easy to handle and deploy across all environments.
Eco-Friendly
Made from natural poultry feathers — fully biodegradable.
Biodegradable
Breaks down naturally — no microplastic pollution.
Cost-Effective
Significantly cheaper than synthetic sorbents.
Locally Sourced
Materials sourced from Nigerian poultry farms.
Applications
Marine Oil Spills
Inland Water Spills
Industrial Facilities
Petroleum Depots
Refineries
Offshore Operations
How It Works
Contact
Keratin fibers in the feather pillow encounter spilled oil on the water surface.
Absorption
Hydrocarbons bind to the hydrophobic feather fiber matrix, trapping oil efficiently.
Repulsion
The structural chemistry of feathers repels water while retaining absorbed oil.
Technical Specifications
| Material Composition | Processed chicken feathers (keratin fiber) |
| Absorption Rate | 1.3–2.8 g oil per g sorbent (varies by oil type) |
| Weight | Approx. 50–200g per pillow (customizable) |
| Dimensions | Standard: 30cm × 30cm × 5cm (custom available) |
| Reusability | Up to 3–5 cycles with proper squeezing/recovery |
| Biodegradability | Fully biodegradable within 6–12 months |
Performance Results
* Results from laboratory trials. Values represent absorption capacity in grams of oil per gram of sorbent material.