A Review of Spectroscopic and Nanoparticle Methods for Oil Spill and Hydrocarbon Detection

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10.2991/978-94-6239-695-1_17How to use a DOI?

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Environment; hydrocarbon; nanoparticles; oil spill; spectroscopy

Abstract

Unintentional or intentional releases of hydrocarbons, commonly referred to as oil spills, pose significant health and environmental hazards that affect human populations, soil fertility, and marine ecosystems. In order to lessen these effects, early detection is essential. The advanced spectroscopic and nanoparticle-based techniques for detecting hydrocarbons and oil spills are examined in this review. The accurate chemical characterization and real-time monitoring of petroleum contaminants are made possible by spectroscopic techniques such as Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). Moreover, because of their distinct optical, electrical, and magnetic characteristics, nanoparticles like gold, magnetic, carbon-based (such as graphene oxide), and quantum dots provide great sensitivity and selectivity in detection. Colorimetric tests, fluorescence quenching, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) are just a few of the sensing methods that these nanoparticles improve. Real-time detection capabilities are further enhanced by the incorporation of nanoparticles with electrochemical and microfluidic sensors. This review emphasizes how spectroscopic and nanomaterial-based methods can be combined to identify oil spills quickly, accurately, and efficiently while promoting environmental sustainability and disaster response plans. Improved accuracy and wider applicability in environmental monitoring are anticipated with future developments in these technologies.

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AU  - Rubal Lathwal
AU  - Sahil Sharma
AU  - Christophe Ndayizeye
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/30
TI  - A Review of Spectroscopic and Nanoparticle Methods for Oil Spill and Hydrocarbon Detection
BT  - 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials & Devices for Futuristic Applications-2024 (IC-AMDFA 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 278
EP  - 285
SN  - 2590-3217
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DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-695-1_17
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