Title : Design and development of a smart multicomponent inflatable textile system for collecting floating oils in marine environments
Abstract:
Marine oil spills constitute a persistent environmental and economic challenge for coastal and offshore ecosystems, necessitating the development of advanced, lightweight, and rapidly deployable remediation technologies. Conventional oil spill recovery systems are typically rigid, heavy, and poorly adapted to dynamic marine conditions, resulting in limited oil selectivity and reduced collection efficiency. This study focuses on the design and development of a smart multicomponent inflatable textile system for efficient collection of floating oils in marine environments. The primary objective is to enhance oil absorption capacity, buoyancy control, and deployment efficiency through an adaptive textile-based structure.
The proposed system integrates inflatable velvet-textile architectures with oil-attractive polymeric fibers and segmented air chambers. Performance evaluation was conducted through laboratory-scale simulations and controlled marine surface experiments to assess flotation stability, oil uptake efficiency, and separation behavior.
Experimental results demonstrate high oil absorption capacity, stable buoyancy under wave-induced motion, and rapid deployment capabilities. Effective oilwater separation was achieved without compromising structural integrity. The findings indicate that the inflatable textile configuration significantly improves operational flexibility, adaptability to sea-surface dynamics, and recovery efficiency. Overall, the proposed system represents a scalable, sustainable, and environmentally responsive solution for marine oil spill remediation.
Keywords: Design; Smart multicomponent system; Inflatable textile; Floating oil collection; Marine environments
