Pacific Northwest National Lab Moves Forward with Sewage-to-Fuel Researchby Rachel MuenzTurning sewage sludge into biocrude oil
NewsSmart Sponge Could Clean Up Oil Spillsby Northwestern UniversityWith an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to inexpensively and efficiently clean up oil spills without harming marine life
Product NewsWater Analyzer Offers Enhanced Capabilities to Quantify Total Hydrocarbons & VOCs for Greater Environmental Pollution Controlby Analytical Systems KecoAnalytical Systems Keco's Model 204 water analyzer provides continuous and precise analysis of clean and dirty water
NewsNew, Healthier 'Butter' Spread Is Almost Entirely Waterby Cornell UniversityThe demand for low-fat, high-protein products has rapidly increased due to consumers' growing health awareness
NewsNew Report Examines Safety of Using Dispersants in Oil Spill Cleanupsby University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleThe team was able to establish how long the chemical lingers and what health effects it has on various organisms
NewsCleaning Up Oil Using Magnetsby University of Erlangen-NurembergIron oxide particles are very attractive to hydrocarbons
NewsWhat Oil Leaves Behind in 2.5 Billion Gallons of Water Every Day in U.S.by Purdue UniversityNew Purdue University technology is designed to help clean and purify water used in oil refinement
NewsUSGS Identifies Largest Continuous Oil and Gas Resource Potential Everby U.S. Geological SurveyEstimates include 46.3 billion barrels of oil and 281 trillion cubic feet of natural gas
NewsLocation of Wastewater Disposal Drives Induced Seismicity at US Oil Sitesby Seismological Society of AmericaThe research reviewed data on wastewater disposal for oil sites in Oklahoma, eastern Montana, western North Dakota, Texas, and New Mexico
NewsWood Sponge Soaks Up Oil from Waterby American Chemical SocietySponges made from wood can selectively absorb oil, and then can be squeezed out and used again
NewsGreen Mango Peel: A Slick Solution for Oil Contaminated Soilsby University of South AustraliaRemediating oil sludge via nanoparticlces made from green mango peel