Experts from Bryansk State Engineering and Technology University (BGITU) have developed innovative sorbents that can be used more than 50 times to clean water bodies from oil spills. About this and. HE. Head of the Department “Industrial Ecology and Technosphere Safety” at BGITU, Candidate of Technical Sciences Associate Professor Alexey Nesterov said: TASS.
According to the expert, the sorbent is based on polyurethane foam. Sponges used for washing dishes are made of similar materials. With the help of paraffins, it was possible to increase the material’s ability to absorb oil and improve its water-repellent properties.
It is stated that one kilogram of material can absorb up to two tons of oil, which is three times more than currently used sorbents.
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