Balagtas National Agricultural High School

The Effectiveness of Loofah, Eggshell and Lemon Waste as Oil Absorbent

By

Franz Jared Ventura

Rommelyn Dela Cruz

Angel Mae Purisima

 Background and Problem

According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Associaion (2022), oil spills may kill aquatic

life, disrupt a beach day, and render seafood dangerous to consume. It needs strong research to clean up

the oil, assess the effects of contamination, and aid in the recovery of the ocean. Large oil spills are also a

catastrophic and hazardous calamity.

Oil spills result from accidents or intentional discharge of oil by oil platforms, refineries, or ships

during tank cleaning. They harm coastal habitats and can reach the sea floor (de la Huz & Lopez, 2018).

The Philippines has also experienced an oil spill recently. The oil tanker MT Princess Emrpess

carried 5660 oil barrels last February 28, 2023. This disaster had affected 178,306 people, and has caused

more than 200 deaths. It also affected other things such as marine resources, which widely affected

wholesalers, vendors, and tourism operators.

However, due to the increasing rate of oil pollution, the demand for cost-effective oil absorbent

became higher. Meanwhile, previous literatures have been discussing about the potential of lemon peels

as oil absorbent. On the other hand, eggshell has a high concentration of calcium carbonate that sum up

its potential as a good oil adsorbent (Zonato, et al., 2022). A study also stated that loofah has big potential

in binding with oils.

This study aims to focus on the potential of Eggshell, Lemon waste, and Loofah as an effective

oil adsorbent.
 Beneficiaries

Fishermen. If there is an oil spill, the fishermen are affected since the fish catch will

automatically be immobilized. Through this study, it will directly help fishermen since they are affected.

People who live near the coast. This study will be going to be a big help to those peple who live

near the coastal areas. This oil adsorbent will protect them from the possible danger when they came in

contact with oil-concentrated water.

Future Researchers. This study will serve as a guide for future investigations and discovery that

can be used by future researchers or research students.

Proposed Solution and Methods

The researchers will produce an alternative for Oil Absorbent Boom as Oil absorbent.