Self-removing salt crystals

A newly discovered mechanism by which salt crystals leap off nanoengineered surfaces may lead to the development of industrial materials that resist the buildup of minerals from fresh and salt water.

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Published in:Physics today 2024-10, Vol.77 (10), p.62-63
Main Author: McBride, Samantha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Crystals
Fresh water
Freshwater resources
Minerals
Mining industry
Saline water
Salt
Salts
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Summary:A newly discovered mechanism by which salt crystals leap off nanoengineered surfaces may lead to the development of industrial materials that resist the buildup of minerals from fresh and salt water.
ISSN:0031-9228
1945-0699
DOI:10.1063/pt.ntmp.zjek