closeup image of dew drops on a leaf with the light refracting. The lotus effect refers to self-cleaning properties


closeup image of dew drops on a leaf with the light refracting. The lotus effect refers to self-cleaning properties that are a result of ultrahydrophobicity as exhibited by the leaves of Nelumbo or "lotus flower". Dirt particles are picked up by water droplets due to the micro- and nanoscopic architecture on the surface, which minimizes the droplet's adhesion to that surface.


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