In the war against dust, a new tool inspired by geckos
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 08:50
in Physics & Chemistry
Micrometric and sub-micrometric contaminant particles—what most of us call "dust"—can cause big problems for art conservators, the electronics industry, aerospace engineers, and others. These nanoparticles can prevent a cellphone from working or rob the vitality of a painting's colors.