Laser-treated cork created to help oil spill clean-ups
The researchers identified cork as suitable candidate for helping with oil spill clean-ups after coming across its wettability during another project (Image: EcoHubMap)
Treating cork with fast-pulsing lasers helps to provide the material with the optimal properties and structural changes for effective oil spill clean ups.
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