Israeli scientists develop huge sponge to mop up and ‘eat’ oil spills
Ben-Gurion University scientists say plant material, enriched with nutrients to attract oil-guzzling bacteria, can absorb 100 times its own mass in crude oil or fuel in just seconds The post Israeli scientists develop huge sponge to mop up and ‘eat’ oil spills appeared first on The Times of Israel .
Scientists at Ben-Gurion University have developed a sponge that can absorb large amounts of oil. The sponge is made from plant material that has been enriched with nutrients to attract bacteria that consume oil.
According to The Times of Israel, this sponge can absorb 100 times its own mass in crude oil or fuel in just seconds.
The Jerusalem Post report does not appear to be related to the development of the oil-absorbing sponge.
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