IIT Guwahati researchers develop novel material to detect fuel adulteration and clean oil spill

IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a new material that detects kerosene adulteration in petrol and can remove oil from water by turning it into gel form. The innovation, published in Chemical Engineering, could aid fuel safety and marine conservation.

Hyderabad: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers have developed novel material that can detect adulteration or contamination of kerosene in petrol. The same material also holds the potential to selectively absorb oil from water and solidify it.

Oil spills in oceans are among the most damaging environmental disasters in the world and lead to the loss of marine life, coastlines, and livelihoods that depend on them. Oil spreads quickly and widely on water, making cleaning a challenging task. To address this, che