Biodegradable plant-pollen sponges could soak up oil spills

Last year, we heard how scientists had created eco-friendly soft gel particles from hard grains of pollen. Now, they’ve used those particles to create sponges that could soak up oil spills, then biodegrade once used up.

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Category: Environment, Science

Tags: Nanyang Technological University, Oil, Hydrophobic, Biodegradable