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Review of Remediation of Oil Spillage on Land, Using Wood Plastic Composite from Sawdust and Sand
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This paper reviews a new material made from sawdust and sand that can soak up oil spills on land without using harsh chemicals. This matters because current cleanup chemicals can pollute soil further, while this eco-friendly option could clean contaminated land more safely, protecting both soil health and the people who rely on it.
Oil spillage on land poses a critical environmental threat due to its adverse effects on soil ecosystems and human health if not properly remediated. Conventional cleanup methods often rely on chemical dispersants, which can introduce secondary pollution and cause further ecological damage. This has driven the search for sustainable and eco-friendly remediation techniques. One promising approach is the use of wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials. Traditionally, WPC is produced by combining lignocellulosic materials such as sawdust with thermoplastic resins like polyethylene or polypropylene. In this study, a modified WPC was developed using sawdust and sand as primary constituents. The adsorption and absorption capacities of the composite were evaluated at varying sawdust-to-sand ratios for the remediation of crude oil-contaminated soil.
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