Water Ferns (Salvinia) as Oil Spill Sorbent
Author : Authors : Kurt Yohan S. Catulay, Deanne Lorraine E. Salas, Summer Halle C. Basco, Romalyn C. Garcia Journa Name: International Journal of Science and Management Studies (IJSMS) Country : India Volume: 7 issue: 2 Year: 2024 Views : 246Abstract:
This research investigates the potential of water ferns (Salvinia) as a natural sorbent for oil spills. The experiment assessed the effectiveness of water ferns in absorbing used engine oil in a controlled environment. The findings indicate that water ferns can absorb oil spills, with the leaves changing color as they absorb the oil. Further research is recommended to evaluate their effectiveness in real-world oil spill scenarios.