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Australian scientists have developed a simple and inexpensive method to make water repellent nanocarpets using nickel.

The technology could be used to make self-cleaning surfaces on ships and buildings or for the manufacture of stain-proof clothing.

Physical chemist and lead author Dr Chiara Neto, of the University of Sydney and colleagues, report their research in the journal Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Neto says self-cleaning nano surfaces have been around for several years, but they are often expensive and difficult to make. more>>>

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