Porous Materials for Oil Spill Cleanup: A Review of Synthesis and Absorbing Properties

This paper reviews the synthesis and the absorbing properties of the wide variety of porous sorbent materials that have been studied for application in the removal of organics, particularly in the area of oil spill cleanup. The discussion is especially focused on hydrophobic silica aerogels, zeolite...

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Published in:Journal of porous materials 2003-09, Vol.10 (3), p.159-170
Main Authors: Adebajo, Mo, Frost, Rl, Kloprogge, Jt, Carmody, O, Kokot, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorption
Cleaning
Oil spills
Porous materials
Silica aerogels
Sorbents
Synthesis
Zeolites
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Summary:This paper reviews the synthesis and the absorbing properties of the wide variety of porous sorbent materials that have been studied for application in the removal of organics, particularly in the area of oil spill cleanup. The discussion is especially focused on hydrophobic silica aerogels, zeolites, organoclays and natural sorbents many of which have been demonstrated to exhibit (or show potential to exhibit) excellent oil absorption properties. The areas for further development of some of these materials are identified.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1380-2224
1573-4854
DOI:10.1023/A:1027484117065