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January 05, 2014

Carnivorous Plant Inspires Potential Protective Coatings For Aircraft

Substance Could Prevent Ice From Adhering To Surfaces During Flight

A tropical carnivorous plant – the pitcher plant – which traps its prey inside its body with a virtually frictionless surface is inspiring a new generation of coatings capable of repelling liquids including blood, oil, honey and even ice on aircraft.

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