| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5349629 | Applied Surface Science | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
- A superhydrophobic and oleophilic sorbent powder was developed by surface modification of commercially available hygroscopic magnesium carbonate with palmitic acid.
- The sorbent powder is capable of scavenging oil for about three times its weight.
- Reusability test of the sorbent powder infers the retention of hydrophobic as well as oleophilic character even after three times of re-use.
- The powder was found to possess sufficient buoyancy, high rate of uptake and selectivity towards oil which is necessary for oil spill clean-ups.
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Authors
Manoj Patowary, Rajakumar Ananthakrishnan, Khanindra Pathak,