Science %26 Technology at Scientific American.com%3A Lotus Leaf Inspires Waterproofing Scheme

Lotus Leaf Inspires Waterproofing Scheme


Borrowing from one of nature's most water-repellent surfaces--the leaf of the lotus plant--scientists have developed a simple, inexpensive way to create synthetic coatings with exceptional anti-wetting properties. Such coatings can help to reduce drag on ship hulls, stain- and water-proof fabrics and improve separation processes in mining industries