New Natural Fibre As An Oil Absorbent Pad

Abstract

Oil pollution in our oceans is one of the biggest environmental problems the world is facing today. When oil spills happen, they don’t just harm marine life but also affect people’s health, damage the fishing and tourism industries, and hurt the economy. Most current clean-up methods rely on synthetic material which is costly. This research aims on creating a new kind of oil absorbent pad made from natural fibres like kapok and corn husks. These materials are not only biodegradable and affordable, but they’re also surprisingly effective. Each oil absorbent pad is made with 50gram kapok and 50gram corn husks, offering a simple yet sustainable solution for small-scale oil spill cleanups at Tier 1. By using natural fibres it is hope to reduce the impact of oil pollution, protect marine ecosystems, safeguard human health, and ease the economic burden caused by these environmental disasters.