Ultra-Hydrophobic Lotus Leaf

Description: Ultra-Hydrophobic Lotus Leaf This leaf is from Nelumbo nucifera, also known as lotus. Lotus grow in slow- moving ponds or rivers, rooted in the bottom while the leaves float on the surface. This plant has developed several unique adaptations to help it survive this environment. One such feature is that the topsides of the leaves are ultra-hydrophobic, meaning they are extremely difficult to get wet. This is due to the nanoscale structure of its surface, which features tiny bumps that water droplets sit atop (see inset). In fact, only 2–3% of a water droplet is in contact with the leaf at any time. This is called the lotus effect and it helps protect the plant from growth of fungi, algae, or other pathogens. The lotus effect has been highly researched recently in order to create similar self-cleaning materials. Try it yourself! If your leaf becomes dry or brittle, submerge it in water for a minute to regain flexibility. Size: 6"-10" Ultra-Hydrophobic Lotus Leaf This leaf is from Nelumbo nucifera, also known as lotus. Lotus grow in slow- moving ponds or rivers, rooted in the bottom while the leaves float on the surface. This plant has developed several unique adaptations to help it survive this environment. One such feature is that the topsides of the leaves are ultra-hydrophobic, meaning they are extremely difficult to get wet. This is due to the nanoscale structure of its surface, which features tiny bumps that water droplets sit atop (see inset). In fact, only 2–3% of a water droplet is in contact with the leaf at any time. This is called the lotus effect and it helps protect the plant from growth of fungi, algae, or other pathogens. The lotus effect has been highly researched recently in order to create similar self-cleaning materials. Try it yourself! If your leaf becomes dry or brittle, submerge it in water for a minute to regain flexibility. Size: 6"-10" × × × × × × × × Tell a friend Watch now Postage info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYING VIA PAYPAL We accept PayPal on our all our items so you can shop with confidence. Simple choose the PayPal option when proceeding through the checkout. Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like Graduated Cylinder - Glass Glass Funnel Porcelain Evaporating Dish Graduated Cylinder - Plastic Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © Stemcell Science Shop Postage Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Payment Accepted Payment Methods PayPal Returns Returns are not accepted Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by

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Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

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