Elizabeth Alvarado-Gómez, Jesús I. Tapia, Omar De León, Armando Encinas
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Abstract
This study presents a novel approach to oil–water separation by repurposing coconut fibers and expanded polystyrene (EPS) into a hydrophobic sponge. Spherical sponges were fabricated and coated with a polystyrene solution to enhance hydrophobicity. Quantitative analysis revealed a high oil absorption capacity of 7.6 g/g, with sustained efficiency over ten reuse cycles. A circular economy-aligned method for separating and recovering coconut fibers and EPS was validated. This research highlights the potential of waste valorization in sustainable technology development. The developed sponge offers a promising solution for oil spill cleanup and water treatment, with implications for environmental conservation and resource efficiency.
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The Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management has a twofold focus: research in technical, political, and environmental problems of material cycles and waste management; and information that contributes to the development of an interdisciplinary science of material cycles and waste management. Its aim is to develop solutions and prescriptions for material cycles.
The journal publishes original articles, reviews, and invited papers from a wide range of disciplines related to material cycles and waste management.
The journal is published in cooperation with the Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management (JSMCWM) and the Korea Society of Waste Management (KSWM).
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