Materials science: Slippery when wetted
Abstract
The slick interior of the pitcher plant has inspired a slippery material possessing self-lubricating, self-cleaning and self-healing properties. The secret is to infuse a porous material with a liquid that repels oils and water. See Letter p.443
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- September 2011
- DOI:
- 10.1038/477412a
- Bibcode:
- 2011Natur.477..412N