Osorb Absorbent Nanomaterial Cleans up Toxic Water

Chemist Paul Edmiston discovered Osorb, a glass nano-material that absorbs oil and contaminants from water, while researching explosive detection. Supported by the National Science Foundation, Edmiston and ABS materials are developing water remediation technologies using Osorb. The material is manufactured by combining glass molecules, water, and a catalyst, and it swells to absorb toxins. Osorb is crucial for cleaning industrial water contaminated by processes like agriculture and oil drilling. It also addresses environmental challenges, such as oil spills and water management from oil wells.

How does Osorb contribute to solving the challenges posed by water contamination from industrial processes?

What is the significance of the phrase 'glass half full approach' in relation to Osorb?