Materiais magnéticos na remediação de derramamento de petróleo: uma revisão

Abstract

The growing demand for oil in modern society has led to increasingly intensive exploitation of natural resources, including the removal of oil from marine areas. However, these activities present relevant risks to the environment, such as the danger of oil spills into sea waters. Oil spills pose a serious threat to marine life and ecosystems and can cause irreversible damage to biodiversity and ecosystems. Oil contamination can result in the death of marine animals and the pollution of habitats and ecosystems, which can have cascading and severe consequences for the health of biomes. Additionally, oil spills have a significant impact on the local economy, especially the fishing and tourism industries. Contamination of coastal areas can harm the local economy, leading to job losses and reduced income for coastal communities. Given these impacts, it is crucial to adopt measures to prevent and control oil spills, as well as develop technologies and techniques to remedy the damage caused. This study aims to conduct a literature review on oil spill remediation methods in marine environments with a focus on magnetic methods that are highly effective in removing oil from aquatic environments. The most recent studies in the scientific literature reveal that the application of nanoscale magnetic particles for oil removal has been widely researched. Through their high oil adsorption capacity and ease of magnetic removal, magnetic methods show a promising and sustainable alternative for oil spill remediation.