Use of Fibrous and Mineral Pulp and Paper Wastes as Sorbents for Spilled Oil Products

The problem of utilizing and processing cellulose and mineral fibrous waste contained in sludge obtained following mechanical treatment of wastewater from the production of paper and cardboard from recyclable materials is analyzed. A technology for producing a cellulose-mineral sorbent from this type of waste to mitigate emergency spills of oil and oil products is described. It is shown that an affordable, fast-acting and convenient sorbent can be produced from these wastes, having sufficient sorption capacity and the ability to retain oil products. The contaminated material can be safely and economically reclaimed or destroyed following use. Mechanisms for activating sorption properties, along with the composition, properties, and options for practical application of the sorbent, are considered.