HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The hierarchical micro/nanostructure of a lotus leaf surface is constituted of secreted low surface energy epicuticular wax crystalloids that uniformly cover the cuticular surface in a regular microrelief of about 1–5 µm in height.

Detailed explanation-2: -The effect is useful in paints for protecting the walls and protection of public spaces against vandalism, as well as the development of antibacterial surfaces. Another example of the biotechnology applied to this effect is the Rain Stop: a nanotechnological hydrophobic solution for glass and windshields.

Detailed explanation-3: -The treated fabric can withstand not only water, but also other liquids such as coffee, tea, red wine, edible oil, ketchup etc. Lotus effect has foresees a wide variety of beneficialtextile applications in suiting, coats, furnishings, trousers, shower curtains, table covers etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Lotus leaf is an example of a surface, which due to the physical and chemical conditions at the micro-and nanometer scale, is able to produce a self-cleaning effect. The walls of the Nepenthes pitcher plants are so slick that insects slide down and are digested by juices. More items