lotus effect

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:appliesTo self-cleaning coatings
self-cleaning glass
water-repellent textiles
gptkbp:causedBy micro- and nanostructures on surface
gptkbp:describes self-cleaning property of surfaces
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1997
Wilhelm Barthlott
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label lotus effect
gptkbp:namedAfter lotus plant
gptkbp:observedBy lotus leaves
gptkbp:relatedTo surface tension
contact angle
biomimicry
gptkbp:result water repellency
superhydrophobicity
gptkbp:studiedIn biomimetics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bionik
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6