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Scientists have created a new smart filter that can separate oil and water using gravity alone, and say it could help clean up environmental oil spills.

The system could provide a more efficient way to remove crude oil from waterways without using additional chemical detergents, or even after detergents have been added, says Anish Tuteja, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Michigan.

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