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Moth-eye-inspired texturing surfaces enabled self-cleaning aluminum to achieve photothermal anti-icing

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Laser-textured biomimetic copper leaf with structural-wettability dual gradient for efficient fog harvesting

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Bioinspired Dual‐Function Device Integrating Fog Harvesting and Hydro‐To‐Electricity Conversion for Sustainable Supply of Freshwater and Electricity

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A Molecular Confine-Induced Charged Fiber for Fog Harvesting

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Research on the influence of conical micro array chip parameters on fog water collection

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Beetle-like structured microfibers for rapid water harvesting

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Thermodynamically Induced Interfacial Condensation for Efficient Fog Harvesting

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A biomimetic switchable superwetting surface enables high-efficiency fog harvesting and high-speed oil–water separation

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