Sustainable Oil Spill Cleanup: Papaya Seed Sorbent Performance and Characterization

1EGWUATU, C.I., *1AMADI, E.G.*, 1OCHIAKA, C.M.

1Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

*eg.amadi@unizik.edu.ng

 

 AIM

This research aims to characterize oil properties for effective spill cleanup strategies, informed by existing literature on treatment factors and conditions.

 

 INTRODUCTION

The catastrophic consequences of oil spills demand innovative and sustainable solutions. This research explores the potential of papaya seeds as a novel sorbent material for effective oil spill cleanup. We investigate the sorption capacity of papaya seeds under various conditions and its viability as an eco-friendly alternative in addressing the persistent challenge of oil pollution