About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T25: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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2D Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
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| Presentation Title |
Effect of Hydrated Silica-Coir-Based Nanoparticles on the Remediation of Waste Cooking Oil Contaminated Soil for Maize (Zea mays) Cultivation
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| Author(s) |
Joshua Osaretin Onaifo, Godfrey Osatohanmwen Otabor , Esther Ikhuoria , Blessing Ilegbinijie |
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| Abstract Scope |
Indiscriminate disposal of used cooking oil has posed major danger to environmental sustainability, soil quality and agricultural productivity. Special innovation and environmental techniques are required to remedy oil polluted soil. This study was aimed at exploring the remediation of oil-polluted soil using coir-hydrated silica nanoparticles to enhance maize cultivation. Three coir-hydrated silica nanoparticles was synthesized in ratios 3:7, 1:1 and 7:3 using bottom-up approach. The synthesize nanoparticle were mixed with oil-polluted soil in ratio 2:3 and two maize seeds were planted in five nursery polyethylene bags labelled. The result shows that nanoparticles enhanced soil quality and maize growth in treated oil-polluted soil. However, nanoparticle effectiveness varied with composite ratio, 7:3 ratio has a promising effect in long-term soil remediation, 1:1 ratio is suitable in early remediation. To improve soil regeneration and long-term plant health, future research should concentrate on correcting nutrient imbalances, refining water management, and optimizing nanoparticle compositions. |