Petroleum industries generate wastes, some of which may be considered hazardous
because of the presence of toxic organics and heavy metals. The wastes can bioaccumulate …

Sinkholes, also called cenotes, are a common feature in the karst aquifers found along the
state Quintana Roo in México. Certain aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons have been …

Oil absorbent particles made from surface-modified polypropylene can be used to facilitate
the removal of oil from the environment. In this study, we investigated to what extent …