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Israeli Researchers Unveil Oil-Absorbing Aerogel
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Israeli researchers at Ben-Gurion University have developed a cellulose-based aerogel that absorbs 100 times its weight in oil and aids in its biodegradation. The technology offers a two-stage cleanup process for aquatic environments and is currently being patented.
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- Ben-Gurion University researchers created an aerogel that absorbs 100x its weight in oil.
- The aerogel uses a two-stage process: physical adsorption and biological degradation.
- It repels water while absorbing oil and fuel rapidly.
- Nutrients in the aerogel support oil-degrading bacteria.
- The technology aims to be a sustainable alternative to conventional spill cleanup.
- The material may biodegrade after use, reducing disposal needs.
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Ariel KushmaroDanit Lisa Karsagi BironAlex SivanHanna BarakBarak HalpernEsti Kramarski-WinterLee SheliNoa AzriBen-Gurion University of the NegevEnvironmental Biotechnology LaboratoryBGN TechnologiesAbraham and Stella Goldstein-Goren FoundationJohn A. Ungar Chair for BiotechnologyIsrael's Ministry of Regional CooperationNegev
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