What is the role of the copper-based cholesteryl chloroformate gelator (CuGe) in oil spill remediation?

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Topic
Oil spills have significant negative impacts on the environment, and traditional remediation methods often introduce secondary pollutants. The study aims to develop an efficient and eco-friendly method for oil spill remediation using a copper-based organometallogelator with cholesteryl chloroformate. This gelator is designed to form a three-dimensional network that can immobilize and separate oil from water.

From: "Synthesis and application of copper-based cholesteryl chloroformate gelator for oil spill remediation", Cleaner Chemical Engineering, Volume 11, December 2025, 100192
Answer
The copper-based cholesteryl chloroformate gelator (CuGe) plays a crucial role in oil spill remediation by forming a gel that can trap and immobilize oil in water. It is thermally stable, crystalline, and recyclable, making it an effective and eco-friendly solution for oil spill cleanup.
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