Water Glides Freely Across "Nanodrapes" Made From the World's Thinnest Material
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 14:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new drape made from graphene--the thinnest material known to science--which can enhance the water-resistant properties of materials with rough surfaces. These "nanodrapes" are less than a nanometer thick, chemically inert, and provide a layer of protection without changing the properties of the underlying material.