Oil spill dispersant formulation from Palmitoyl-DEA and methyl ester sulfonate
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Zuhrina Masyithah, Mia P. Y. Simamora, Evania S. F. Manurung and Armansyah Ginting
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1819-6608 |
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280-286
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Volume No. |
19
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Issue No. |
5
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April 30, 2024
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DOI |
https://doi.org/10.59018/032441
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Keywords |
oil spill dispersant, palmitoyl-DEA, methyl ester sulfonate, surface tension, emulsion stability.
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Abstract
Surfactants are chemical compounds that can interact with solvents to reduce surface tension. Palmitoyl-Diethanolamide surfactant (Palmitoyl-DEA) and methyl ester sulfonate (MES) can be applied in dispersing oil in seawater as Oil Spill Dispersant (OSD). An OSD formulation derived from a mixture of two surfactant solutions, namely Palmitoyl-DEA and MES, was found. Diethanolamide non-ionic surfactant solution and anionic methyl ester sulfonate surfactant solution in various concentrations were mixed according to their respective ratios at 50℃ for 60 minutes. The OSD product obtained was then analyzed for density, surface tension, and emulsion stability. OSD products at a concentration of 4% MES and 2% DEA with a 2:1 ratio obtained the best analytical results. The OSD product has excellent density, surface tension, and emulsion stability (> 80%). Furthermore, testing of OSD products was carried out for oil pollution in seawater. The results of simulation tests using OSD products for handling petroleum pollution in seawater (15 mL/L) show an excellent ability to disperse oil (> 90%). The oil and OSD dispersed in seawater showed a more significant increase in COD and BOD values.
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