Smart Sponge Could Clean Up Oil Spills

By NSF Public Affairs on Jun 5, 2020   Acid Society, Featured, Science/Education  

  A team funded by the National Science Foundation has developed a porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water. With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to inexpensively and efficiently clean up oil spills without harming marine life. The sponge can be reused dozens of […]