Oil spills result in negative impacts on the environment, economy and society. Due to tidal
and waves actions, the oil spillage affects the shorelines by adhering to the soil, making it …

Soil contamination is perhaps the most hazardous issue all over the world; these emerging
pollutants ought to be treated to confirm the safety of our living environment. Fast …

The molecular scale sorption, diffusion and distribution of asphaltene, resin, aromatic and
saturate fractions of heavy crude oil on quartz surface were studied using molecular …

Photocatalyst titanium dioxide (TiO 2) has been widely applied on asphalt and concrete
pavements to mitigate the air pollution caused by traffic exhaust. In general, most of the TiO …

Ultrasonic soil washing processes using organic solvents were investigated for the
development of novel remediation technologies for persistent organic pollutants (POPs) …

Petroleum-contaminated soil (PCS) is a global environmental issue. An effective
remediation technique is urgently needed to address this problem. This study applied a semi …

Nonaqueous solvent extraction is a promising technology for bitumen recovery from oil
sands. In this study, influences of temperature, contact time, stirring rate, and solvent-to-oil …

As the energy demand increases, there is a significant expansion and utilization of oil
resources, resulting in the inevitable occurrence of environmental pollution. Oil has been …

The release of toxic organic compounds into the environment in an event of oil spillage is a
global menace due to the potential impacts on the ecosystem. Several approaches have …

Oily sludge is an inevitable byproduct of the crude oil industry. The efficient recovery of oil
contributes to economic improvement and pollution reduction. In this study, we investigated …