Assessment of Performance of Posidona oceanica (L.) as Biosorbent for Crude Oil-Spill Cleanup in Seawater

Table 1

Biochemical composition, ash and moisture content, and elemental analysis of raw PO fibers.

	Content (fresh basis)
Biochemical composition	(%)
Total carbohydrates	79.74
Protein	237
Fat	0.42
Nitrogen	0.38
Ash	7.25
Moisture	10.91
Elemental analysis	(mg/g)
Calcium	97.27
Magnesium	42.31
Sodium	38.69
Iron	33.25
Potassium	10.74
Zinc	0.75
Manganese	0.21