Post by Carnivorous Ken on Oct 1, 2011 2:20:15 GMT
Pitcher plants inspire production of "superhydrophobic" materials where everything slips.
"The new material could be useful for making self-cleaning windows, friction-free oil and water transport pipes, and safe and efficient blood transfusion devices..." [article and video] -http://tiny.cc/5p9o6
What else can we learn from carnivorous plants?
-ken collins
Reposted from ICPS Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/InternationalCarnivorousPlantSociety
"The new material could be useful for making self-cleaning windows, friction-free oil and water transport pipes, and safe and efficient blood transfusion devices..." [article and video] -http://tiny.cc/5p9o6
What else can we learn from carnivorous plants?
-ken collins
Reposted from ICPS Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/InternationalCarnivorousPlantSociety
