Water glides freely across 'nanodrapes' made from the world's thinnest material
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 15:31
in Physics & Chemistry
Engineering researchers 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.