Fluid transport, lizard-style | Tomorrow Today

Fluid transport, lizard-style | Tomorrow Today

Scientists at the Institute for Biology at the University of Aachen (RWTH Aachen) have examined the skin structure of the Texas horned lizard to figure out how the lizard manages to transport even tiny amounts of water from its environment to its mouth. It turns out that a special capillary system extending between the lizard's scales on the surface of its skin is involved.br The scientists have recreated this special structure on artificial surfaces, including plastics and metal. The structure enables passive and energy-neutral transport of fluids in the desired direction. One day, it could be used to improve technical processes and conserve natural resources.


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Uploaded: 2015-11-30

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