Characterization and properties of natural fiber polymer composites: A comprehensive review

MR Sanjay, P Madhu, M Jawaid… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2018 - Elsevier
The world is in need of more eco-friendly material, therefore researchers around the globe
focus on develo** new materials that would improve the environmental quality of …

Catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste: A review

R Miandad, MA Barakat, AS Aburiazaiza… - Process Safety and …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper reviews the progress and challenges of the catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste
along with future perspectives in comparison to thermal pyrolysis. The factors affecting the …

A review on physical remediation techniques for treatment of marine oil spills

A Dhaka, P Chattopadhyay - Journal of Environmental Management, 2021 - Elsevier
There is a huge risk of contamination of water bodies due to the various oil exploration,
transport, and industrial operational activities that are taking place across the world. Physical …

Recent improvements in oily wastewater treatment: Progress, challenges, and future opportunities

S Jamaly, A Giwa, SW Hasan - Journal of environmental sciences, 2015 - Elsevier
Oily wastewater poses significant threats to the soil, water, air and human beings because of
the hazardous nature of its oil contents. The objective of this review paper is to highlight the …

Oil and grease removal from wastewaters: sorption treatment as an alternative to state-of-the-art technologies. A critical review

AMA Pintor, VJP Vilar, CMS Botelho… - Chemical Engineering …, 2016 - Elsevier
Oil and grease (O&G) is a class of pollutants with very low affinity to water. Their removal
from wastewaters is often challenging and involves the combination of different treatment …

Functionalized cellulose for water purification, antimicrobial applications, and sensors

K Bethke, S Palantöken, V Andrei… - Advanced Functional …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
As the most abundant natural polymer, cellulose presents a unique advantage for large‐
scale applications. To fully unlock its potential, the introduction of desired functional groups …

A sustainable approach to controlling oil spills

AA Al-Majed, AR Adebayo, ME Hossain - Journal of environmental …, 2012 - Elsevier
As a result of the huge economic and environmental destruction from oil spills, studies have
been directed at improving and deploying natural sorbents which are not only the least …

Oil removal from aqueous state by natural fibrous sorbent: An overview

R Wahi, LA Chuah, TSY Choong, Z Ngaini… - Separation and …, 2013 - Elsevier
The threat of oil pollution increases with the expansion of oil exploration and production
activities, as well as the industrial growth around the world. The study on the treatment of oily …

Application of sorbents for oil spill cleanup focusing on natural-based modified materials: A review

M Zamparas, D Tzivras, V Dracopoulos, T Ioannides - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
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 …

Engine performance and emissions using Jatropha curcas, Ceiba pentandra and Calophyllum inophyllum biodiesel in a CI diesel engine

HC Ong, HH Masjuki, TMI Mahlia, AS Silitonga… - Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
Biodiesel is a recognized replacement for diesel fuel in compressed ignition engines due to
its significant environmental benefits. The purpose of this study is to investigate the engine …