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546 Bio-inspired materials' potential for efficient mass transfer boosted by a new twist on a century-old theory

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ScienceDaily · 05/07/2024 14:59 EDT

Bio-inspired materials' potential for efficient mass transfer boosted by a new twist on a century-old theory

The natural vein structure found within leaves -- which has inspired the structural design of porous materials that can maximize mass transfer -- could unlock improvements in energy storage, catalysis, and sensing thanks to a new twist on a century-old biophysical law.

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