# Q&A: Researchers develop sponge that can collect oil, phosphates and now microplastics from polluted waters

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/qa-researchers-develop-sponge-that-can-collect-oil-phosphates-and-now-microplastics-from-polluted-waters/
- Published: 2022-04-21T09:45:11-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image credit: Northwestern University. Article by Win Reynolds, Northwestern University. Phys.org – April 20, 2022. With a sponge that looks like one you might find in your kitchen, Northwestern University researchers have discovered how to effectively clean up oil, microplastics and phosphate pollution. This sponge could help clean up oil spills without harming marine life and prevent algae blooms from forming when phosphate builds up to dangerous levels. […] Click here to view original web page at phys.org