journal article·2025-12Open access

Superhydrophobic surfaces exhibiting anti-dust performance: From mechanism, preparation, to applications

Shuhua Tu, Weizhen Zhang, Lele Zhang, Yu Cheng, Jie Feng

Cell Reports Physical Science· Volume 6· Issue 12

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