EPISODE · Feb 2, 2020 · 5 MIN

Self-cleaning surfaces

from Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · host The Naked Scientists

Researchers at McMaster University in Canada have developed a new cling-film-like wrap that can be used to coat objects to make them bacteria-, water- and dust-repellent. Inventor Tohid Didar explains to Amalia Thomas how it works... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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