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Cicada and safe surfaces

Bye-bye bacteria! How an insect鈥檚 wings inspired materials that could keep surfaces free from bacterial infections.

S2 Ep13. Bye-bye bacteria! How an insect鈥檚 wings inspired materials that could keep surfaces free from bacterial infections. The wings of cicadas are covered with tiny spikes which burst the walls of bacteria and kill them. Replicating this remarkable design could lead to the development of antibacterial materials with potential for industrial and medical use.
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