Comments for Super-Insulator Aerogel Could Also Clean Up Oil Spills at http://www.ecogeek.org , comment 1 to 3 out of 3 comments http://www.ecogeek.org Sat, 25 May 2013 18:11:40 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.ecogeek.org/preventing-pollution/3162-super-insulator-aerogel-could-also-clean-up-oil-sp#comment-46951 I'm interested to see how this product develops, it seems to have an almost endless range of possibilities. - Oil tester Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:51:40 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/preventing-pollution/3162-super-insulator-aerogel-could-also-clean-up-oil-sp#comment-45673 This Aerogel product seems to be groundbreaking, I would rather use it for insulating purposes but my concern is its ability to absorb moisture which can be its downfall................ - Charlotte Roofing Contractor Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:31:41 +0100 http://www.ecogeek.org/preventing-pollution/3162-super-insulator-aerogel-could-also-clean-up-oil-sp#comment-39131 Though I agree with you on the block form of aerogel not being ready for mass distribution/use, Cabot Corporation has a particulate aerogel called Nanogel(about 1-4mm in size) that is produced in large quantities, and is an extremely effective oil absorbent. In our lab tests it captured about 10X its weight in oil, and since it's hydrophobic it stays on the waters surface collecting oil as it passes. Probably not good for scrubbing animals/rocks, but a very efficient way to collect both thin and thick layers of floating oil. - James Pidhurney Fri, 14 May 2010 16:13:13 +0100