Conventional synthetic sorbents for oil spill removal are the most widely applied materials,
although they are not the optimal choices from an economic and environmental point of …

Herein, we report a facile synthesis, characterizations, and applications of silica, chitosan,
and chitosan–silica (CS) blend novel aerogels with enhanced surface properties. The …

BACKGROUND Grape pomace (GP), a wine‐making by‐product rich in dietary fiber (DF)
and total phenolic compounds (TPC), is a potential functional ingredient in the fortification of …

Environmental pollution caused by plastic waste and oil spills has emerged as a major
concern in recent years. Consequently, there has been a growing interest in exploring …

Natural hazards specially oil spillage disturb the ecology, which makes them a concern for
people all over the world. Contamination with oil poses a major hazard to both human health …

Sorbent booms are considered a 'first line of defence'technology used for containing and
minimizing the impacts of crude oil spills. Booms containing human hair waste as sorbent …

This study investigated the influence of pre-treatment methods and size distribution on the
hygroscopic properties of milkweed fibers (MW). Pre-treatment methods included …

In recent years, accidental and intentional oil discharges have been occurred frequently
during transportation, production, and refining, which results in severe negative impact on …

Lawsonia leaves were used as biodegradable biomass in the oil spill cleanup from
seawater. Spilled oil mass, removal time, adsorbent dose, and sorption temperature are the …

The spill of crude oil products into the environment has a negative impact on the ecosystem.
Sorption materials are utilized as the means of their elimination. The sorption capacity of …