Mesh Separates Oil and Water (2 of 2) (IMAGE) Ohio State University Caption This mesh, which is covered in a coating invented at The Ohio State University, captures oil (red) while water (blue) passes through. Credit Photo by Jo McCulty, courtesy of The Ohio State University. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.