Air-Bubble Tubes Could Make Ocean-Wave Energy Devices Float
TL;DR
Researchers at the University of Rochester developed narrow aluminum tubes that trap air bubbles to stay buoyant, using a superhydrophobic design inspired by diving bell spiders and fire ants; when bundled into larger structures, these tubes could form floating platforms or devices to harvest energy from ocean waves.
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