Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6360217 Marine Pollution Bulletin 2013 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► A low-cost and biodegradable oil absorbent based on kapok fiber was prepared. ► The polymer-coated kapok fiber showed higher oil sorption capacity. ► Coated kapok fiber can be reused and the absorbed oil can be easily recovered. ► Adsorption of oil is spontaneous and exothermic physisorption and chemisorption.
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