A Review of Research and Practice on the Application of Chemical Dispersant in Oil Spills

Abstract:

Chemical dispersant has been widely used in oil spill response around the world as an effective method. The study reviews the mechanism of chemical dispersion, the factors influenced dispersant effectiveness, the test methods of dispersant effectiveness, and applications in oil spills around the world. Then some questions on the research for chemical dispersants used during oil spills in China were discussed.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 955-959)
• Pages: 189-194
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.955-959.189
• Online since: June 2014
• Authors: Guo Dong Qian*, Ming Li
• Keywords: Application, Chemical Dispersant, Effectiveness, Influence Factor, Test Method

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