All parts of the plant–leaves, stems and seeds–are edible. But it is the cream-colored rhizome–the lotus root–that is prized by chefs for its crunchy texture as well as mild, potato-like ...

The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but hover on its surface, whose unique texture traps air in its nanosized ridges and folds. Rice ...

This phenomenon is due to the leaf’s distinctive texture, which traps air within its tiny ridges and folds. Rice University bioengineers report harnessing the lotus effect to develop a system ...

The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but hover on its surface, whose unique texture traps air in its nanosized ridges and folds.

The surface of a lotus leaf is not perfectly smooth. Rather it has a porous texture much like that of a sponge or bird's nest, albeit on a micrometer scale. The air trapped in the crevices ...

In fact, the nanoscopic texture of roughness as well as the composition ... In the case of this imitation lotus leaf, the researchers promise that their discovery decomposes after contact with ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Ohio State University engineers are designing super-slick, water-repellent surfaces that mimic the texture of lotus leaves. The engineers say the patent-pending ...

In fact, the nanoscopic texture of roughness as well as the composition ... In the case of this imitation lotus leaf, the researchers promise that their discovery decomposes after contact with ...

All parts of the plant–leaves, stems and seeds–are edible. But it is the cream-colored rhizome–the lotus root–that is prized by chefs for its crunchy texture as well as mild, potato-like ...

HOUSTON – (Aug. 23, 2024) – The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but hover on its surface, whose unique texture traps air in its ...