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Raw cotton absorbs crude oil spills, repels water

May 16, 2013

Western Farm Press - Research conducted at the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at Texas Techs' Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) shows that low-grade cotton is highly effective at absorbing crude oil spills. The study, published in the most recent issue of the American Chemical Society journal Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, reveals that 1 pound of low-micronaire cotton can absorb more than 30 pounds of dense crude oil.

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Commencement Ceremonies Set for Friday, Saturday

May 16, 2013

More than 3,900 will graduate; Here's a list of top graduates and banner bearers.

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