Super-Insulator Aerogel Could Be Used to Soak Up Oil

Not only does the space-age material Aerogel have super-insulating powers -- it is also remarkably effective at soaking up oil. AeroClay, one of the makers of the insulation, is currently working on a new sponge-version of aerogel that would be more effective at cleaning up spills -- since the material has such a low density, there's lots of pockets that can soak up oil. Unfortunately, the material probably won't be ready to help clean up <strong></strong>, but the company hopes that within a couple years they will have large sheets of the aerogel sponge that could be used to clean up oil slicks....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/super-insulator-aergel-could-be-used-to-soak-up-oil/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

Not only does the space-age material Aerogel have super-insulating powers -- it is also remarkably effective at soaking up oil. AeroClay, one of the makers of the insulation, is currently working on a new sponge-version of aerogel that would be more effective at cleaning up spills -- since the material has such a low density, there's lots of pockets that can soak up oil. Unfortunately, the material probably won't be ready to help clean up <strong></strong>, but the company hopes that within a couple years they will have large sheets of the aerogel sponge that could be used to clean up oil slicks....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/super-insulator-aergel-could-be-used-to-soak-up-oil/'>READ ARTICLE</a>