Table 1 Table comparison of nanomaterials, commercial powder absorbents, and commercial chemical dispersants with remediation ratio (agent to petroleum) and reported toxicity.
From: Multi-Shell Nano-CarboScavengers for Petroleum Spill Remediation
Type | Agent | Remediation Ratio (Agent to Petroleum) | Toxicity (ppm) | Ref. # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nanomaterial Absorption and Dispersion | Nano-CarboScavenger | 1:14.75 w/w (Crude Oil) 1:9.9 w/w (Petroleum Distillate) | V. fischeri MCF-7 D. rerio | 1280 8000 4000 | — |
Nanomaterial Absorption | Photoinduced Polymer Nanoparticle | 750 mg:1 litre | Not Calculated | — | |
Nanomaterial Absorption | Hydrophobic Iron Core Nanoparticle | 1:3.8 w/w | Not Calculated | — | |
Nanomaterial Absorption | Polymer - Iron Nanoparticle hybrid | 1:10 w/w | Not Calculated | — | |
Absorption Powder | OIL SOLUTIONS POWDER | 1:04 w/w | M. beryllina M. bahia | 22.5 2.13 | |
Chemical Dispersant | BIODISPERS | 1:10 v/v (Crude Oil) 1:20 v/v (Pure Solvents) | M. beryllina M. bahia | 13.46 78.9 | |
Chemical Dispersant | Corexit9500 EC9500A | 1:10 v/v | M. beryllina M. bahia | 25.20 32.23 | |
