Eco-Friendly Innovation: Effectiveness of Oil Absorbent Pads

Utilizing Processed Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Shells

A Research Paper Presented to the Faculty of the Senior High School

Department, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics,
Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School, Gapan City,
Nueva Ecija, Philippines, In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Subject

RESEARCH CAPSTONE

Maria Sofia R. Abando

Katlen D.S Almera
Rowen Josh A. Angeles
Irish Lorraine D.G Antendido
Eunice Lei P. Bautista
Lyka S. Bernardo
Jamyrrh Everson Calonge
Ezequiel C. Centeno
Julia R. Dabu
Thea Ysabel S. De Guzman
Rachelle G. De Jose
Leeyan B. Ison
Princess Pauline P. Maningas

Ms. Angelika P. Gozon

Research Adviser

FEBRUARY 2024

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 Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study ............................................................................................1
Objectives of the Study .............................................................................................. 3
Statement of the Problem ...........................................................................................4
Hypotheses ................................................................................................................. 5
Significance of the Study ........................................................................................... 6
Scope and Delimitation of the Study ......................................................................... 6
Conceptual Framework .............................................................................................. 7
Definition of Terms ....................................................................................................8
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES
Oil Spills .................................................................................................................. 10
Peanut Shells ............................................................................................................ 10
Peanut Shells Waste Management ........................................................................... 11
Natural Absorbent .................................................................................................... 12
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Collection of Materials .............................................................................................13
Preparation of Materials ...........................................................................................14
Paper Making ........................................................................................................... 14
Determining the Grams Needed for a Single Sheet of Oil Absorbent Pads ............ 15
Determining the Absorption of Peanut Shells Oil Absorbent Pads in Different Type
of Oils .......................................................................................................................15
Determining How Much Oil will the Peanut Shells’ Oil Absorbent Pads Absorb
Within the Varying Time ......................................................................................... 16
Determining the Influence of the Thickness of the Pads to the Speed and Quantity
of Oil it can Absorb ..................................................................................................18
Statistical Analysis ...................................................................................................19
Waste Disposal .........................................................................................................19
References................................................................................................................... 21

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