Scientists design adaptive material with tunable transparency and wettability; applications in pipelines, textiles, optical systems
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APRIL 8, 2013
As shown in the diagram, when stretched, the material confers the ability to reversibly “pin” droplets of water. Sitting at rest, the material is smooth, clear and flat; droplets of water or oil on its surface flow freely off of the material. Source: Wyss. Click to enlarge. SEAS Staff Scientist Alison Grinthal, Ph.D.;
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