SLINTEC signs technology transfer agreement with Inovartic of Abu Dhabi
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- January 21, 2025
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- SLINTEC signs technology transfer agreement with Inovartic of Abu Dhabi
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The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) recently unveiled the revolutionary development and delivery of a groundbreaking oil-absorbing material based on graphene, designed to tackle large-scale oil spills with unprecedented efficiency.
Developed in Sri Lanka and now set to be deployed in collaboration with Inovartic of UAE and a major oil services company in the UAE, this innovation marks a significant milestone in sustainable marine environmental protection.
The global ocean cleaning industry is valued at a staggering $ 172 billion, driven by the increasing need to address large-scale oil spills and their devastating environmental impact. Traditional oil spill cleaning technologies primarily rely on materials such as polyurethane – a synthetic polymer.
While somewhat effective, these materials pose significant environmental risks. Graphene, renowned for its extraordinary properties, such as high surface area and exceptional strength, has been tailored by SLINTEC scientists to create a material that not only absorbs oil efficiently but also addresses the shortcomings of current solutions.
