Advances in Oil-Water Separation

A Complete Guide for Physical, Chemical, and Biochemical Processes

1st Edition - February 16, 2022
Editors: Papita Das, Suvendu Manna, Jitendra Kumar Pandey
Language: English
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Advances in Oil-Water Separation: A Complete Guide for Physical, Chemical, and Biochemical Processes discusses a broad variety of chemical, physical and biochemical processes, including skimming, membrane separation, adsorption, onsite chemical reactions, burning and usage of suitable microbial strains for onsite degradation of oil. It critically reviews all current developments in oil-water separation processes and technologies, identifies gaps and illuminates the scope for future research and development in the field. This book provides researchers, engineers and environmental professionals working in oil recovery and storage with solutions for disposal of waste oil and separation of oil from water in a sustainable, environmentally-friendly way.

As the book provides a complete state-of-art overview on oil-water separation technologies, it will also ease literature searches on oil-water separation technologies.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Section A: Overview on oil pollution and its effect on environment
Chapter 1. An overview of oil pollution and oil-spilling incidents
Abstract
Outline
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Oil spill incidents
1.3 Case studies
1.4 Recovery and clean up
1.5 Future predictions
1.6 Summary
References
Chapter 2. Spatiotemporal distribution of oil spill effect in the estuarine terrain of Bhagirathi-Hooghly River, West Bengal, India
Abstract
Outline
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Materials and methods
2.3 Methodology
2.4 Result and discussions
2.5 Dissolved heavy metal indices
2.6 Conclusion and recommendation
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 3. Oil pollution and municipal wastewater treatment: issues and impact
Abstract
Outline
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Methodology
3.3 Treatment methods of wastewater containing oil
3.4 Results
3.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 4. An overview of worldwide regulations on oil pollution control
Abstract
Outline
4.1 Introduction
4.2 International laws on maritime pollution
4.3 1954–62 Convention and its amendments
4.4 International conference on marine pollution, 1973
4.5 MARPOL Convention—73/78
4.6 Oil Pollution Act, 1990
4.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5. Technological aspects of different oil and water separation advanced techniques
Abstract
Outline
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Advanced filtration materials
5.3 Advanced absorption based materials
5.4 Sol-gel based materials
5.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Impact analysis of oil pollution on environment, marine, and soil communities
Abstract
Outline
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Composition of petroleum hydrocarbon
6.3 Sources and fate of oil spill
6.4 Oil pollution and its impact analysis
6.5 Future prospects and conclusion
References
Chapter 7. Impact of oil exploration and spillage on marine environments
Abstract
Outline
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Types of pollution
7.3 Types of oils
7.4 Causes of oil pollution
7.5 Harmful effects of oil pollution
7.6 Bioaccumulation and biomagnification: marine chemistry
7.7 Remedies to cope up with oil pollution
7.8 Conclusion
References
Section B: Physical processes
Chapter 8. Superhydrophobic polymeric adsorbents as an efficient oil separator
Abstract
Outline
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Materials used for oil/water separation
8.3 Polymer-based adsorbents for oil/water separation
8.4 Superhydrophobic polymeric adsorbents
8.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 9. Oil spill treatment using porous materials
Abstract
Outline
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Materials and characterization
9.3 Discussion
9.4 Conclusion
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 10. Nanotechnological advances for oil spill management: removal, recovery and remediation
Abstract
Outline
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Oil pollution
10.3 Nanotechnology driven solutions
10.4 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 11. Carbon nanotube-based oil-water separation
Abstract
Outline
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Carbon nanotube-carbon-based sorbent
11.3 Principles of oil-water separation by carbon nanotube
11.4 Structure and synthesis of carbon nanotube
11.5 Current applications: carbon nanotube-based oil-water separation
11.6 Future perspective
11.7 Summary
References
Chapter 12. Nanocoated membranes for oil/water separation
Abstract
Outline
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Nanocoated membrane technology
12.3 Fundamental principles behind oil/water separation behavior
12.4 Current application of membranes in oily wastewater treatment
12.5 Morphology and structure
12.6 Wetting properties
12.7 Mechanical strength
12.8 Antifouling method
12.9 Separation performance of membranes for the oil-in-water mixture
12.10 Summary
12.11 Future perspective
Acknowledgement
References
Section C: Thermo-chemical processes
Chapter 13. Chemical stabilization of oil by elastomizers
Abstract
Outline
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Characteristics of oil spills
13.3 Oil spill stabilization/remediation techniques
13.4 Future perspective for oil stabilization through chemical process
13.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 14. Advances in burning process and their impact on the environment
Abstract
Outline
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Principles
14.3 In situ burningtechniques & current application
14.4 Environmental and health concerns
14.5 Summary
References
Chapter 15. Use of chemical dispersants for management of oil pollution
Abstract
Outline
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Hazardous effect of oil spill and its emission
15.3 Use of chemical dispersant
15.4 Principle and mechanism of chemical dispersants
15.5 Effectiveness and adaptability of chemical dispersants
15.6 National and international regulations for using chemical dispersants
15.7 Applications of different chemical dispersants
15.8 Conclusions
References
Chapter 16. Brief account on the thermochemical oil-spill management strategies
Abstract
Outline
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Major oil spills incidents
16.3 Oil spill treating methods
16.4 Emulsifying agents
16.5 Impact of emulsion on ecosystem
16.6 Conclusion
References
Section D: Biological processes
Chapter 17. Use of live microbes for oil degradation in situ
Abstract
Outline
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Bioremediation of oil compounds by bacteria
17.3 Role of bacterial oxygenases in the oil biodegradation
17.4 Oil-degrading fungi
17.5 Marine fungi
17.6 Soil fungi
17.7 Mycorrhizal fungi
17.8 White rot fungi
17.9 Fungal enzymes in bioremediation
17.10 In situ—mycoremediation
17.11 Bioaugmentation
17.12 Fungi bacteria consortium
17.13 Biostimulation
17.14 Biodegradation of crude oil by fresh algae
17.15 Effect of seaweeds (marine algae) in biodegradation
17.16 Cyanobacteria
17.17 Algal bacteria consortium
17.18 Factor affecting in biodegradations
17.19 Summary
References
Chapter 18. Metagenomics—an approach for selection of oil degrading microbes and its application in remediation of oil pollution
Abstract
Outline
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Microbes associated with degradation of oil
18.3 Metagenomics in oil degradation
18.4 Application
18.5 Metagenomics challenges
18.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 19. Potentiality of enzymes as a green tool in degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons
Abstract
Outline
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Role of bacteria in enzymatic degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons
19.3 Role of algae in enzymatic degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons
19.4 Role of fungi in enzymatic degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons
19.5 Feasibility and technical applicability of enzymes in oil clean up
19.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 20. Bioremediation: an ecofriendly approach for the treatment of oil spills
Abstract
Outline
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Catastrophe
20.3 An approach to eliminate oil spills
20.4 Factors affecting the biodegradation efficiency
20.5 Role of microorganism
20.6 Novel approaches
20.7 Case studies
20.8 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 21. Bioremediation of black tides: strategies involving genetically modified organisms
Abstract
Outline
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Conventional bioremediation strategies and their limitations
21.3 Switch to biological methods-“bioremediation”
21.4 Genetically engineered organisms (GMOS): an in situ bioremediation approach
21.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 22. Microbes and marine oil spills: oil-eating bugs can cure oily sea sickness
Abstract
Outline
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Composition of petroleum hydrocarbons
22.3 Impact of oil pollution on marine ecosystem
22.4 Occurrence and distribution of oil degrading microbial communities
22.5 Metabolic versatilities for oil degradation by microbes
22.6 Factors influencing microbial remediation of oil
22.7 Bioremediation/biodegradation strategies for removal of oil from contaminated sites
22.8 Conclusions
22.9 Summary
References
Chapter 23. Hybrid biological processes for the treatment of oily wastewater
Abstract
Outline
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Methods for oily wastewater treatment
23.3 Biological methods
23.4 Biological techniques
23.5 Hybrid biological processes
23.6 Summary
References
Section E: Miscellaneous
Chapter 24. Efficient management of oil waste: chemical and physicochemical approaches
Abstract
Outline
Body
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Hazardous effect of waste oil
24.3 Chemical constituents of waste oil
24.4 Recycling methods of waste oil
24.5 Recycling products
24.6 Conclusion and future prospect
References
Chapter 25. Membrane bioreactors for the treatment of oily wastewater: pros and cons
Abstract
Outline
25.1 Oily wastewater: the origin and global trend
25.2 Oily wastewater: environmental impact
25.3 Existing oily wastewater treatment technologies
25.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 26. Overview on natural materials for oil water separation
Abstract
Outline
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Sources of oil/water mixtures
26.3 Composition of oil/water mixtures
26.4 Major processes of oil/water separation
26.5 Natural materials: an alternative
26.6 Promising natural materials for oil/water separation
26.7 Conclusion and further prospects
Acknowledgment
References
Further reading
Chapter 27. Extraction and separation of oils: the journey from distillation to pervaporation
Abstract
Outline
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Techniques in the extraction of oils
27.3 Emulsification/formation of emulsions
27.4 Oil-water separation or demulsification
27.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Index

Papita Das

Prof. (Dr) Papita Das is Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Director, School of Advanced Studies in Industrial Pollution Control Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. She has expertise in highly topical domains of chemical engineering related to Environmental Pollution Control. The research done in her laboratory addresses known and emerging environmental concerns that continues to plague us, with an emphasis on clay-based liner materials, nanoparticles, bio-polymeric film for the clean-up of contaminated soil, water, and other environmental compartments. Over the years, her research team has made notable contributions on several key areas related to “Environmental Sustainability”, which have been recognized with various awards in recent years. Further, her research has produced over 175 International Journal publications, 50+ Book Chapters, 12 Books, 2 Edited Books and 100+ Conferences which have been well received by the global scientific community.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Director, School of Advanced Studies in Industrial Pollution Control Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West bengal, India

Suvendu Manna

Dr. Suvendu Manna received his PhD in wastewater treatment in 2015. He is an assistant professor in University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. Dr. Manna authored or co-authored more than 20 international research and review articles in SCI- and Scopus- indexed journals. He has also written more than 11 book chapters.

Affiliations and expertise

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, School of Engineering, Dehradun, India

Jitendra Kumar Pandey

Professor Jitendra Kumar Pandey is a professor in University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. He completed his PhD in chemistry, and his research interests include materials synthesis, characterizations and their application in energy storage, and water treatment. He has published more than 50 research articles and reviews in peer-reviewed journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor at School of Advanced Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India.

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Advances in Oil-Water Separation

A Complete Guide for Physical, Chemical, and Biochemical Processes

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