A lichen protected by a super-hydrophobic and breathable structure

A species of lichen, Lecanora conizaeoides, is shown to be super-hydrophobic. It uses a combination of hydrophobic compounds and multi-layered roughness to shed water effectively. This is combined with gas channels to produce a biological analogue of a waterproof, breathable garment. The particular...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of plant physiology. - 1979. - 163(2006), 11 vom: 25. Nov., Seite 1193-7
1. Verfasser: Shirtcliffe, Neil J (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Brian Pyatt, F, Newton, Michael I, McHale, Glen
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2006
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of plant physiology
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Acid Rain Dust Gases
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