What is the Lotus effect? Self cleaning surfaces explained скачать в хорошем качестве

What is the Lotus effect? Self cleaning surfaces explained

A lotus leave possesses a unique micro/nanostructure (protrusions) that creates roughness, in addition to having a hydrophobic (water "fearing") wax coating. Therefore, these surfaces have a very high contact angle and are what we call ultrahydrophobic. I will explain in this video how this feature makes it difficult for particles and pathogens to adhere to the surface. There are numerous commercial examples where this Lotus effect is used including for self cleaning surfaces, antimicrobial applications and entrapping solar right. Want to know more about innovations inspired by nature? Then do have a look at our "Bioinspired Materials" playlist.