Copying the small structures of Salvinia leaves
CHANGCHUN, CHINA, Sep 16, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Several plants and animals have evolved surfaces with long-term (i.e., days to months) air-retainability to prevent wetting and submersion. One example is Salvinia, a plant floating on water. The secret “how do they maintain an air-mattress” has been unraveled by researchers. Salvinia leaves and... » read more