When a team of Harvard researchers wanted to create the ultimate liquid- and solid-repelling surface, they looked toward the Nepenthes pitcher plant, where curious insects check in and never check out, thanks to slippery walls that lead to their tiny, horrific fate. The tropical plant inspired the creation of SLIPS (Self-healing, Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous Surface), a synthetic material that utilizes nano/ microstructured substrates, capable of repelling just about anything you can throw at it.
Engadget , SLIPS liquid repeller is inspired by carnivorous plants, enemy to insects and graffiti artists alike, SLIPS liquid repeller is inspired by carnivorous plants, enemy to insects and graffiti artists alike
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