Scientists confirm role of nano-hairs in self-cleaning lotus leaf

Today, thousands of buildings boast self-cleaning paint and self-cleaning roofs; self-cleaning textiles, glass windows and sprays have already sprung onto the market. German botanist Wilhelm Barthlott has even owned a patent, copyright and trademark on this self-cleaning phenomenon since 1997. But despite the development of these practical applications, scientists still have a lot to learn about the specific mechanisms behind self-cleaning – or the so-called “Lotus Effect.”

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news10964.html">Scientists confirm role of nano-hairs in self-cleaning lotus leaf</a></p> <p>Today, thousands of buildings boast self-cleaning paint and self-cleaning roofs; self-cleaning textiles, glass windows and sprays have already sprung onto the market. German botanist Wilhelm Barthlott has even owned a patent, copyright and trademark on this self-cleaning phenomenon since 1997. But despite the development of these practical applications, scientists still have a lot to learn about the specific mechanisms behind self-cleaning – or the so-called “Lotus Effect.”</p>