Hypothesis Oil spills stemming from supertankers, drilling, and natural events represent a
serious problem worldwide due to the potential harms to marine ecosystems and aquatic …

Oil is a major source of energy in the industrial world. Exploitation of oil and rigging
activities, transportation via sea, and many other mechanical failures lead to oil spills into the …

With increased oil exploration and marine activity in the warming Arctic, there is an
increased risk of future oil spills in the Arctic region. In-situ burning (ISB), along with the use …

Photo-oxidized petroleum hydrocarbons are a unique class of water-soluble bioavailable
compounds that have gained emerging recognition within toxic regulatory management …

We report a novel superhydrophobic material based on commercially available
polyurethane (PU) sponge with high porosity, low density and good elasticity. The …

Herding agents offer a significant advance in oil spill response by overcoming past barriers
limiting effectiveness of in-situ burning. This paper reviews the use, environmental fate and …

Frequent occurrences of accidental oil spills, chemical leakages and oily water discharge
make the development of effective and efficient methods for spilled oil and organic pollutants …

Despite tremendous advancements in icephobic coating technology, icephobic efficacy
frequently declines or completely disappears in low temperatures, high humidity, and …

As oil exploration in the Arctic grows, the risk of crude oil exposure to the environment
through spills and leakage increases. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a toxic …

A flight-testing campaign was conducted to examine in-flight icing characteristics and its
effects on the flight performance of a fixed-wing Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicle (UAV). While the …