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Israeli Scientists Develop Smart Aerogel for Oil Spill Cleanup
Scientists at Ben-Gurion University have created a cellulose aerogel that absorbs large amounts of oil and promotes bacterial breakdown of pollutants, offering a new method for cleaning up oil spills.
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- 01Israeli researchers developed an aerogel that absorbs 100 times its weight in oil.
- 02The aerogel facilitates bacterial decomposition of oil pollutants.
- 03It offers a two-tiered cleanup method for freshwater and marine environments.
- 04The material is enriched with nutrients to support oil-eating bacteria.
- 05The aerogel itself biodegrades over time.
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