Self cleaning Lotus leaf imitated in plastic by using a femtosecond laser

A plastic cup that can be reused without washing it, simply because contamination has no chance to stick to the surface? A self-cleaning surface like that of the leaf of a Lotus plant is ideal for many applications and consumer products.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news88088727.html">Self cleaning Lotus leaf imitated in plastic by using a femtosecond laser</a></p> <p>A plastic cup that can be reused without washing it, simply because contamination has no chance to stick to the surface? A self-cleaning surface like that of the leaf of a Lotus plant is ideal for many applications and consumer products.</p>