'Greener' Aerogel Technology Holds Potential for Oil and Chemical Clean-Up

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 12:30 in Physics & Chemistry

A group of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is examining alternative materials that can be modified to absorb oil and chemicals without absorbing water. If further developed, the technology may offer a cheaper and "greener" method to absorb oil and heavy metals from water and other surfaces.

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