Investigating the role of nano in preserving the environment with new energy and preventing oil pollution

Yong Huang , Lei Zhang

Abstract

The escalating growth of industrial sectors has led to a pervasive global problem—oil pollution, particularly in industrial areas. The release of substantial volumes of oil and its by-products into the environment has resulted in extensive contamination. Multiple factors contribute to the entry of these substances into water bodies and soils, thereby inflicting irreparable consequences on ecosystems, natural resources, and human health. Consequently, it becomes imperative to comprehend the characteristics and behavior of oil pollution, anticipate its impacts, and develop effective mitigation strategies. Understanding this intricate issue requires considering the physicochemical properties of the environment, the interactions between oil and sediments, and biological factors such as evaporation and dissolution. Although the oil industry has brought about remarkable advancements, its activities have raised significant concerns regarding pollution from extraction and production processes. Oil-rich nations face a particularly challenging predicament of soil pollution caused by petroleum compounds. The areas surrounding oil exploration mines and refineries often endure contamination due to oil leakages from storage tanks and transmission lines resulting from deterioration and damage. Investigating the dispersion of such pollutants and devising methods to remediate petroleum-contaminated soil represent crucial and intricate issues within the realm of environmental geotechnics.

Key Words

contamination; environmental geotechnics; oil and derivatives; remediation; soil pollution

Address

Yong Huang — State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang, China/ College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017 Xinjiang, China/ Xinjiang Communication Construction Co.Ltd. (XCCG), Urumqi 830000, Xinjiang, China/ Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan, China/ Transpotation Industry Highway Maintenance Collaborative Innovation Platform under Complicated Conditions of Western China, Urumqi 830000, Xinjiang, China/ Western Sub-Alliance of Zhongguancun Zhongke Highway Maintenance Technology Innovation Alliance, Urumqi 830000, Xinjiang, China
Lei Zhang — Xiamen Innovation Research Institute, Xiamen 361000, Fujian, China

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