Sculpting the surface of water (VIDEO)

University of Liège

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Physicists have succeeded in sculpting the surface of water by exploiting surface tension. Using 3D printing of closely spaced spines, they have combined menisci to create programmed liquid reliefs, capable of guiding particles under the action of gravity alone. This is a promising advance for microscopic transport and sorting, as well as marine pollution control

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Université de Liège / J.Louis

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