Sponges Absorb 180 times their weight in toxins
Hopeful signs for toxic waste cleanup. See the Youtube Video
Carbon nanotube sponges offer hope for inexpensive environmental cleanup with reusable sponge media. The carbon nanotube sponge is flexible, lightweight, and can separate pollutants from water, which is essential in a lot of areas where environmental cleanup is expensive and drinkable water is scarce. Carbon nanotubes may offer real help for cleaning up environmental mistakes and providing clean water to people, or just back to the environment. This material can also absorb oil, toxic spills, organic solvents, and more. The can be used to recover spilled oil so it can be conserved, reused, or disposed of properly. They can be used for filtration of gases, liquids, bacteria, and contaminants. There is even some thought that carbon nanotube sponges may be useful in lightweight protective gear and outdoor clothing/ They can even be used to reduce noise in homes.
Notes and Special Information
Special note: Nanotube Sponges are still in the development phase and may take some time to deploy.