In a development arising from nanotechnology research, scientists in Madison have created a spongelike material that could provide a novel and sustainable way to clean up oil spills. It’s known as an aerogel, but it could just as well be called a “smart sponge.” Read the full Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story here.
Journal Sentinel: Oil spill cleanup by sponge, scientists tout tidy technology
by Tech Council | Feb 25, 2014 | NEWSROOM, Tech Council News