title: Biomimetic "Cactus Spine" with Hierarchical Groove Structure for Efficient Fog Collection.
abstract: A biomimetic "cactus spine" with hierarchical groovestructureis designed and fabricated using simple electrospinning. This novel artificial cactus spine possesses excellent fog collection and water transportation ability. A model cactus equipped with artificial spines also shows a great water storage capacity. The results can be helpful in the development of water collectors and may make a contribution to the world water crisis.
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Environment Beihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China.
authors.forename: Fan
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bai
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Environment Beihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China.
authors.forename: Juntao
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Environment Beihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China.
authors.forename: Guangming
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gong
authors.affiliation: Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Environment Beihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China.
authors.forename: Lin
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Guo
keywords: biomimetic materials; cactus spines; electrospinning; fog collection; nanogrooves