In the war against dust, a new tool inspired by geckos
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 11:30
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. Drawing from the forces of static cling and the science behind gecko […]