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Ultrahydrophobicity

Lotus leaves - Nelumbo nucifera

 

The lotus large leaves have self-cleaning properties that are a result of ultrahydrophobicity.

Dirt particles are picked up by water droplets due to the micro- and nanoscopic architecture on the surface, which minimizes the droplet's adhesion to that surface.

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Uploaded on November 4, 2018
Taken on July 29, 2018