This work deals with the use of carnauba wax as an expansion and hydrophobicity agent for vermiculite, to be utilized in the sorption process of oil in water. Evaluation of the system (oil-water-hydrophobic vermiculite) submersion percentage was considered in assessing the performance of vermiculite in comparison to a Mexican turf. Carnauba wax seems to be more efficient in both fresh and salt waters.
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Melo, M. A. F., Melo, D. M. A., & Pinto, C. H. C. (1998). Carnauba wax used as an hydrophobic agent for expanded vermiculite. Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 15(1), 99–102. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-66321998000100010
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