New materials and ecology: Biocomposites for aquatic remediation

The review discusses common approaches to large-scale oil-spill management, one of the most serious ecological problems. New functional materials, such as biocomposite materials (BCMs), are a possible solution to the problem. The main principles of biocomposite development have been considered, as well as their properties and the possible application for aquatic remediation. The key advantages and value of BCM, their prospects for creating technologies that enable the cleanup of oil spills and wastewaters have been demonstrated.