Researchers design 'smart' surfaces to repel everything but targeted beneficial exceptions

Researchers have solved a vexing problem by engineering surface coatings that can repel everything, such as bacteria, viruses and living cells, but can be modified to permit beneficial exceptions.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181024083326.htm

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