Use of beeswax to degrade hydrocarbons

摘要

A method of remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons on water which includes contacting the petroleum hydrocarbons with a source of natural beeswax which over a predetermined time period results in the remediation of the hydrocarbons through the action of indigenous microorganisms contained in the water. A floating porous device which contains the beeswax may be employed, with the beeswax being in the form of hollow shells.