IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL PROCESSES (IJCCP )

E-I SSN 2545-5265
P- ISSN 2695-1916
VOL. 9 NO. 4 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijccp.v9.no4.2023.pg36.48

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Optimization of Oil Spill Cleanup Using Composites Fibres (ES) Modified Kola Nut POD.

Okwuego P. O

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Abstract

Natural sorbents was chemically and thermally modified by a novel nonwoven bonding with introduction of 10-30% polyethylene/polypropylene sheath-core composites fibres (ES) under different reaction conditions respectively. A product was made using natural fibre (kola nut pod) which were blended with 10-30%ES and placed into a muffle furnace. Three (3) natural sorbent were produced KP/ES ratios of 70/30 80/20 and 90/10. The physical properties (densities, viscosities, surface tension and surface energy) of the Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) were carried out. The sorption capacity and oil-to-water selectivity’s of structured sorbent were also determined. The structure of modified kola nut pod was confirmed using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometer (GC-MS). FTIR analysis exhibited characteristics vibrational mode of cellulose and hydrocarbon, while the GC-MS analysis from each retention time (RT) and area percentage (%) suggested of one compound dodecanoic acid . The hydrophobicity of the modified kola nut pod increased after modification, with water contact angles in the range of 112?120.60º (10.33). Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of the kola nut pod before and after modification were similar with fairly smooth surfaces. The modified kola nut pod absorbed oils and organic solvent but not water due to the hydrophobicity of the kola nut pod. The absorption capacities of the modified kola nut pod were 4.63(0.153), 4.76(0.252), and 5.00(0.361) which was automotive gasoline oil, premium motor spirit and turpentine oil optimize sorption capacities. The results of this study suggest that modified natural sorbent KP/ES of 90/10 have a highest sorption capacity on PMS, AGO and turpentine oil when compared with the modified standard KP/ES. The modified kola nut pod could be reused many times withou

keywords:

Hydrophobic Cellulose Modified Sorbents, Natural Kola Nut Pod, Oil Sorption Capacity, Oil Spill Cleanup, Optimization, Surface Tension

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