OHM Nanocomposite: The Versatile Material for Environmental Cleanup
In recent years, the world has witnessed several devastating oil spills and environmental disasters. These events have highlighted the need for efficient and effective cleanup technologies to mitigate the damage caused by oil spills and other hydrophobic contaminants. This is where OHM Nanocomposite comes in. Developed by Dr. Vikas Nandwana, OHM Nanocomposite is a multifunctional material that exhibits both oleophilic and hydrophobic properties, making it highly effective at separating oil from water. Additionally, it can be formulated into a powder or slurry form and easily coated on porous substrates such as polyurethane sponges, providing a functional solution for environmental cleanup.
What is OHM Nanocomposite?
OHM Nanocomposite is a type of multifunctional material that combines inorganic nanoparticles, such as iron oxide, with an oleophilic and hydrophobic carbonaceous matrix. This unique combination results in a material with both oleophilic and hydrophobic properties, allowing it to effectively absorb hydrophobic contaminants such as oil while repelling water.
How does OHM Nanocomposite work?
OHM Nanocomposite works by selectively absorbing hydrophobic contaminants such as oil while repelling water. When it comes into contact with oil, the material absorbs it quickly and efficiently, leaving the water behind.
OHM Nanocomposite to OHM Sponge
OHM Nanocomposite can be formulated into a powder or slurry form, which makes it easy to coat on porous substrates such as polyurethane sponges. Coating OHM Nanocomposite onto a polyurethane sponge creates a functional sponge, named as OHM Sponge, with oleophilic, hydrophobic, and multifunctional properties.
Application of OHM Sponge
OHM Sponge can be used in a variety of applications, including oil spill cleanup, industrial wastewater treatment, oilfield produced water treatment, and water filtration. OHM Sponge can also be used to remove hydrophobic contaminants from water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.
Advantages of OHM Nanocomposite and OHM Sponge
OHM Nanocomposite offers several advantages over traditional oil cleanup technologies. It is highly efficient and can selectively absorb oil while repelling water. Additionally, OHM Sponge can be easily regenerated and reused multiple times, reducing the overall cost of cleanup operations. OHM Nanocomposite is also highly resistant to thermal and chemical degradation, making it a durable and long-lasting solution for environmental cleanup.