MSU-IIT’s CocoFlexSorb aids in oil spill cleanups | BusinessMirror

The Philippines may soon have the technology remove oil spills, such as that off Oriental Mindoro in February, with the “CocoFlexSorb” that was developed at Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology .

However, further testing and development are necessary before the technology can be adopted and commercialized, DOST-PCIEERD said. Science Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. said, “DOST is very proud of the accomplishments of MSU-IIT with its collaborative efforts with industry.” It is the first of its kind to use polyol derived entirely from coconut oil, without any petroleum-based substitutes.

It is hydrophobic in both fresh and salt water and has superior reusability as its oil sorption capacity does not diminish with use.

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