Scientists develop eco-friendly pollen sponge to tackle water contaminants

ScienceDaily
Apr 7, 2021, 11:04 am38 pts
Scientists have created a reusable, biodegradable sponge that can readily soak up oil and other organic solvents from contaminated water sources, making it a promising alternative for tackling marine oil spills. Made of sunflower pollen, the sponge is hydrophobic thanks to its coat of natural fatty acid. In lab…

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