Utilization of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) biomass as eco-friendly sorbent for petroleum oil spill cleanup
This study focuses on the removal of spent engine oil (SEO) spill from the water surface using water hyacinth biomass (WHB)-based sorbents. The raw WHB was modified using extra virgin coconut oil (mainly consisting of lauric acid) to enhance the hydrophobicity and floating ability. With varying amou...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IWA Publishing
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Aqua |
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| Online Access: | http://aqua.iwaponline.com/content/73/2/183 |