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Israeli Scientists Create Sponge That Absorbs and 'Eats' Oil Spills
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Israeli scientists at Ben-Gurion University have developed a plant-fiber sponge that absorbs oil spills and nourishes bacteria to break them down. The innovative material acts as a platform for enhanced biodegradation, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional cleanup methods.
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- Israeli scientists created a plant-fiber sponge to absorb and degrade oil spills.
- The sponge provides nutrients to oil-eating bacteria, accelerating cleanup.
- It absorbs 100 times its mass in oil within seconds.
- The technology offers a sustainable alternative to traditional spill cleanup.
- The research is published in Chemical Engineering Journal Advances.
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