Specialized seeds can really float your boat

Monday, July 4, 2011 - 19:31 in Physics & Chemistry

A new artificial surface inspired by floating seeds could provide an alternative to the toxic paints currently used to prevent fouling on ship hulls. The artificial surface, developed by German scientists, is covered with fibers to prevent marine organisms from settling -- the same strategy used by the seeds.

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