A review of oil spill dynamics: Statistics, impacts, countermeasures, and weathering behaviors

作者：Oshadi Hettithanthri, Thi Bang Tuyen Nguyen, Thi Bang Tuyen Nguyen, Thomas Fiedler, Chi M. Phan, Meththika Vithanage, Shiran Pallewatta, Thi My Linh Nguyen, Thi My Linh Nguyen, Phuoc Quy An Nguyen, Nanthi Bolan · 发表于：Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1002/apj.3128 · 被引用次数：44 · 研究领域：Oil Spill Detection and Mitigation、Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact、Marine and coastal ecosystems

Abstract Oil spills pose significant threats to marine and freshwater environments, impacting ecosystems and drinking water sources. The present review incorporated an up‐to‐date statistical analysis of the oil spills globally including the types and sources of oil spills and the main habitats affected by the past incidents. It presented immediate and long‐term effects on aquatic organisms and habitats highlighting the necessity for action to protect the aquatic environment. The paper also elucidated a range of effective remediation and cleanup methods, presenting a comprehensive toolkit to mitigate ecological damage. Noticeably, the review identified crucial knowledge gaps in the literature: (i) the absence of marine plastic pollution in studies on oil spill impacts and (ii) the absence of a modeling framework that considers the presence of microplastics in the spillage region and their impacts on the overall weathering rate. From synthesizing essential knowledge on oil spill dynamics and identifying the knowledge gap in the literature, this review aims to enhance understanding and guide future research.