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SUBMITTER: Bai F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5115433 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Bai Fan F Wu Juntao J Gong Guangming G Guo Lin L
Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) 20150526 7
<b>A biomimetic "cactus spine" with hierarchical groove</b><b>structure</b> is designed and fabricated using simple electrospinning. This novel artificial cactus spine possesses excellent fog collection and water transportation ability. A model cactus equipped with artificial spines also shows a great water storage capacity. The results can be helpful in the development of water collectors and may make a contribution to the world water crisis. ...[more]