Wet or dry in an instant: Smart surface enables advanced manipulation of droplets
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 09:32
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have developed an inexpensive, scalable smart surface that is powered by just a conventional electric battery. The copper-based surface changes from being highly water-repellent (superhydrophobic) to highly water-absorbent (superhydrophilic) as electric potential is applied.