Abstract
To facilitate resource utilization of waste tires (WT) and oily sludge (OS), waste tire-sludge adsorbent (WTSA) was developed using co-pyrolysis technology, and its effectiveness in adsorbing crude oil was investigated. The study revealed that the optimal preparation conditions for WTSA included a 1.5:1 mass ratio of WT to OS, a co-pyrolysis temperature of 600 ℃, a co-pyrolysis holding time of 2 hours, and a co-pyrolysis heating rate of 15 ℃/min. The surface of WTSA exhibited numerous pores and cracks with varying shapes and sizes. The dominant pore structures were found to be mesopores and macropores. The carbon content of WTSA was measured to be 89.95%. Moreover, the BET specific surface area, pore volume, and average pore size were determined to be 686.81 m2/g, 0.74 cm3/g, and 5.91nm, respectively. In the crude oil adsorption test, WTSA demonstrated a comparable adsorption capacity to activated carbon (AC), but with a more attractive initial adsorption rate. Furthermore, thermal regeneration treatment was found to significantly enhance the lipophilic properties of WTSA, leading to an increase in its initial adsorption rate. The adsorption capacity of regenerated WTSA was also found to be relatively stable, making it an ideal solution for emergency crude oil spill cleanups. Compared to AC, WTSA can be recycled and reused multiple times, making it a more sustainable and cost-effective option.
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