Oleophobic hydrophobic magnetic sponge selectively soaks up oil, sparing water and wildlife
Green Car Congress
MAY 29, 2020
A Northwestern Engineering-led team has developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water. The research was published in the ACS journal Industrial Engineering and Chemical Research. The OHM (oleophobic hydrophobic magnetic) nanocomposite slurry can be used to coat any cheap, commercially available sponge.
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