Wrapping polymeric sponges in graphene nanoribbons provides an efficient way to separate and absorb heavy crude oil spilled in water.
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Fragouli, D., Athanassiou, A. Graphene heaters absorb faster. Nature Nanotech 12, 406–407 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2017.63
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