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Cicada and safe surfaces
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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Sep 19, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Bye-bye bacteria! How an insect’s wings inspired materials that could keep surfaces free from bacterial infections. The wings of cicadas are covered with tiny spikes which burst the walls of bacteria and kill them. Replicating this remarkable design could lead to the development of antibacterial materials with potential for industrial and medical use.
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Released:
Sep 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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