Development of smart material for the adsorption of oil spills on roads [ 2002-07-24 - 2009-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Raymond Frost (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr JT Kloprogge (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Charles Landis (Partner Investigator) ,  Mr Brian Balwin (Partner Investigator) ,  Mr Stuart Macnish (Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Development of smart material for the adsorption of oil spills on roads. The cost of road fuel spills in both Australia and worldwide is enormous. The research objective is to develop an admixture suitable for the absorption/adsorption of fuel and oil from road spills. The material will be designed to be contained within a fabric. The innovation is the application of the admixture in the form of a carpet, which is designed as easily used, non-toxic, recyclable and environmentally friendly. The application is rapid. The successful development of the material has enormous economic benefits to Australia, providing a new industry with many employees. This new industry has the potential to bring great wealth to Australia.

Funding Amount $430,000

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