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Nanoscale Surface Texture To Reduce Bouncing Droplet Contact Time

24.08.2020 tribonet 541 Views

Nature continues to shed light on the amazing and wide range of mechanisms employed in the world of plants and animals. Nanoscale (1 x 10 -7 or 3.937 x 10-8 inches) textured surfaces help insects […]

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