Published June 29, 2021 | Version v1
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Evaluation of surface properties that influence the self-cleaning action of hydrophobic plant leaves

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Microbiology at Interfaces, Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6BH, U.K.
  • 2. School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • 3. LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr.Roberto Frias, Porto 4200-465, Portugal
  • 4. School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Merz Court, Claremont Road, NE1 7RU Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
  • 5. Department of Biology, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 4QP, U.K.

Description

It is well established that many leaf surfaces display self-cleaning properties. However, an understanding of how the surface properties interact is still not achieved. Twelve different leaf types were selected for analysis due to their water repellency and self-cleaning properties.

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Funding

European Commission
SurfSAFE - Surface modification to increase microbial SAFEty in the food industry 952471