Photo by William Thielicke
The observed superhydrophobic and self-cleaning property found with lotus plants leaves is called Lotus Effect. In some Eastern cultures, the lotus plant is a symbol of purity. Although lotuses prefer to grow in muddy rivers and lakes, the leaves and flowers remain clean. Botanists who have studied lotus leaves have found that they have a natural cleaning mechanism. This cleaning mechanism was discovered by Wilhelm Barthlott in 1982 he also holds a patent. Lotusan is a paint brand that introduces the tecnology found in lotus leaves. In the future self-suficient buildings will incorporate this kind of materials and many others that Nature by her wisdom privide.
La propiedad superhidrofobica y de autolipieza encontrada en las hojas de la planta de loto es llamada Efecto Lotus. En algunas culturas, esta planta es simbolo de pureza a pesar de que crecen en rios fangosos y lagos. Botanicos han estudiado es el mecanismo de autolimpieza de estas hojas. En 1982, Wilhem Barthlott lo descubrio y mantiene una patente. Actualmente Lotusan es una marca de pinturas que introduce esta tecnologia encontrada en esta planta. En el futuro, los edificios autosuficientes incorporara este y muchos mas materiales que la Naturaleza con sabiduria nos provee.
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Hi,
I’m a graduate student in chemistry doing a seminar on superhydrophobic surfaces, a.k.a. the Lotus Effect. If you have any interesting sites or advice to send, I would very much appreciate it. Beautiful pictures! The Lotus Effect is just gorgeous. Any input? Thank you!
Sincerely,
Alexis
University of New Orleans
ajlee1@uno.edu
Hello
I really have to say I love the picture!
I’m writing an article for the Junior Herald Korea, and would I be able to use that picture for my article?
Thanks!:)
Sincerely,
Clara Seo
Hi Clara!
Thanks for post the pic… I just mix some picture from other authors… but I think my blog is for a free software community and for the benefit of the Earth without economic or copyright interest.
Kind regards
Wooo! This property of lotus has always fascinated me since my childhood….secrets of nature!!!
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