Abstract
Materials Chemistry Cleaning thin films of light crude oil from the marine environment is a herculean task. Currently, silicone-based compounds are used, which can leave a permanent residue. Inspired by the natural pigments in plants, John et al. developed a plant-based oil-cleaning agent. The product functions as a “green” chemical herder to retract thin oil layers into a thickened mass suitable for recovery or burning. The biodegradable agent was as good as synthetic chemicals at corraling oil and left no residual contamination. Sci. Adv. 10.1126. sciadv.1400265 (2015)
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