New research published in the journal Industrial Engineering and Chemical Research describes the development of a smart sponge capable of selectively absorbing oil in water. The research comes from ...

The material at the heart of this technology is a blend of wood, lithium chloride, and a solar-absorbing surface made of carbon nanotubes. These ingredients form a strong, porous sponge that can ...

Bacteria are extremely resourceful when it comes to adapting to a given environment. A team of researchers has now discovered a new trick bacteria use: a kind of sponge that absorbs certain messengers ...