Surface Modified Arundo Donax Natural Fibers for Oil Spill Recovery. Issue 14 (28th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Piperopoulos, Elpida; Khaskhoussi, Amani; Fiore, Vincenzo; Calabrese, Luigi
• Is Part Of: Journal of natural fibers. Volume 19:Issue 14(2022)
• Page Start: 8230
• Page End: 8245
• Publication Date: 2022-10-28
• Subjects: Arundo Donax -- eco-friendly waste -- oil recovery -- sorption capacity -- silane treatment -- morphology; 关键词: 环保废物 -- 石油回收 -- 吸附能力 -- 硅烷处理形态学; Textile research -- Periodicals; Textile research; Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2021.1961343
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1544-0478

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The use of green materials for oil recovery applications is the goal to be achieved to reduce the environmental impact of these essential processes. In this context, Arundo Donax L. is a plant known for its wide uses whose absorbent properties have been previously investigated. In this paper, the influence of silane surface treatment on the absorbent behavior of natural fibers extracted from the culms of this eco-friendly and cost-effective material was assessed. A close correspondence has been identified between the physical characteristics of the investigated oil and the fiber size, by means of microstructural and morphological analysis. Excellent results have been achieved with an absorption uptake of six to almost eight times its own weight, coupled with an improved selectivity of pollutant/water absorption, making the surface modified Arundo Donax fibers a potential effective material for oil recovery applications.