Prospects of nanosorption and photocatalysis in remediation of oil spills
Nanoremediation approaches have been applied to remove oil from surface and ground water as oil spills have been found to have long-term negative consequences for the ecosystem. Nanoremediation via the nanosorption mechanism of different environmental matrices in the world at large is at its format...
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| author | Solomon Shaibu Edu Inam Eno Moses Utibe Ofon Opeyemi Fatunla Clement Obadimu Nnamso Ibuotenang Nnanake-Abasi Offiong Victor Ekpo Tijesu Adeoye Edidiong Udokang Dele Fapojuwo |
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Nanoremediation approaches have been applied to remove oil from surface and ground water as oil spills have been found to have long-term negative consequences for the ecosystem. Nanoremediation via the nanosorption mechanism of different environmental matrices in the world at large is at its formative stages despite the alarming and extensive prevalence of petroleum related environmental pollution. Over 9 million barrels of oil have been leaked in the last five decades, making that ecosystem one of the most deteriorated by oil exploration and extraction activities. The goal of this research is to assess the current status, trends, and future prospects of the nanosorption of surface and ground water in oil spill regions. High surface area of nanomaterials, wide spectrum of treatable contaminants, non-generation of intermediate or secondary products, as well as speed and extent of contaminant destruction give nanoremediation a superior comparative edge over other treatment technologies. Notably, the remediation efficiency of a cleanup is highly dependent on the type of material and treatment routes employed. It is imperative to employ a concerted and practical approach to the development of nanotechnology to combat the bedeviling oil pollution challenges faced in oil producing counties.
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| spelling | doaj.art-401fe2dcf2774f10afae3aac7eac24c92023-02-25T04:27:22ZengNigerian Society of Physical SciencesJournal of Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences2714-28172714-47042023-02-015110.46481/jnsps.2023.1043Prospects of nanosorption and photocatalysis in remediation of oil spillsSolomon Shaibu0Edu Inam 1Eno Moses2Utibe Ofon 3Opeyemi Fatunla4Clement Obadimu 5Nnamso Ibuotenang 6Nnanake-Abasi Offiong7Victor Ekpo8Tijesu Adeoye9Edidiong Udokang10Dele Fapojuwo11Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, NigeriaDepartment of Microbiology, University of Uyo, Uyo, NigeriaDepartment of Microbiology, University of Uyo, Uyo, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, Akwa Ibom State University, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, NigeriaDepartment of Chemical Sciences, Topfaith University, Mkpatak, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Scotland Department of Chemistry, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USADepartment of Microbiology, University of Uyo, Uyo, NigeriaCenter for Synthesis and Catalysis, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa Nanoremediation approaches have been applied to remove oil from surface and ground water as oil spills have been found to have long-term negative consequences for the ecosystem. Nanoremediation via the nanosorption mechanism of different environmental matrices in the world at large is at its formative stages despite the alarming and extensive prevalence of petroleum related environmental pollution. Over 9 million barrels of oil have been leaked in the last five decades, making that ecosystem one of the most deteriorated by oil exploration and extraction activities. The goal of this research is to assess the current status, trends, and future prospects of the nanosorption of surface and ground water in oil spill regions. High surface area of nanomaterials, wide spectrum of treatable contaminants, non-generation of intermediate or secondary products, as well as speed and extent of contaminant destruction give nanoremediation a superior comparative edge over other treatment technologies. Notably, the remediation efficiency of a cleanup is highly dependent on the type of material and treatment routes employed. It is imperative to employ a concerted and practical approach to the development of nanotechnology to combat the bedeviling oil pollution challenges faced in oil producing counties. https://journal.nsps.org.ng/index.php/jnsps/article/view/1043NanosorptionOil spillNanomaterialsNanoremediation |
| spellingShingle | Solomon Shaibu Edu Inam Eno Moses Utibe Ofon Opeyemi Fatunla Clement Obadimu Nnamso Ibuotenang Nnanake-Abasi Offiong Victor Ekpo Tijesu Adeoye Edidiong Udokang Dele Fapojuwo Prospects of nanosorption and photocatalysis in remediation of oil spills Journal of Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences Nanosorption Oil spill Nanomaterials Nanoremediation |
| title | Prospects of nanosorption and photocatalysis in remediation of oil spills |
| title_full | Prospects of nanosorption and photocatalysis in remediation of oil spills |
| title_fullStr | Prospects of nanosorption and photocatalysis in remediation of oil spills |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prospects of nanosorption and photocatalysis in remediation of oil spills |
| title_short | Prospects of nanosorption and photocatalysis in remediation of oil spills |
| title_sort | prospects of nanosorption and photocatalysis in remediation of oil spills |
| topic | Nanosorption Oil spill Nanomaterials Nanoremediation |
| url | https://journal.nsps.org.ng/index.php/jnsps/article/view/1043 |
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