Oil spills are one of the most significant sources of marine pollution. According to the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, 709 oil spills were detected by aerial surveillance between 2013 and 2022. The Baltic Sea is one of the busiest ship traffic areas globally, so the risk of oil spill incidents is always high. This necessitates preparedness with appropriate materials for oil-water separation to manage these spills effectively, minimize environmental damage, and ensure a quick response to protect marine ecosystems. Among various methods proposed for oil-water separation, membrane filtration using electrospun materials is arguably the most suitable. The project aims to develop regional cooperation for the advancement of electrospun materials specifically designed for oil-water separation.
Project funding:
Swedish Institute programme
Project results:
An international cooperation network between three countries (Swedish, Polish and Lithuanian) will be created, which will focus on development of new filtration materials produced by electrospinning and prepare further opportunities for their improvement and practical use.
Period of project implementation: 2024-12-01 - 2026-02-28
Project coordinator: University of Boras
Project partners: Kaunas University of Technology
