‘Crystal critters’ self-eject from salty solution
Physics World
MAY 13, 2021
This unexpected phenomenon, which was observed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), might be harnessed to prevent damage to pipes and other structures in prolonged contact with seawater. m long shows no vertical growth or self-ejection, despite having a contact angle similar to the one with the nanograss texture.
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