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How Do Skis Ski, and How Do Nanomaterials Make Skiing More Fun?

Posted on February 21, 2017

by Margy Robinson edited by Alicia McGeachy ‘Tis the season for snowy weather here in the Upper Midwest! There are many ways to enjoy snow, but ever since my parents strapped a pair on my …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged Alicia McGeachy, biomimicry, fluorocarbons, hydrocarbons, Margy Robinson, nanotechnology, polyethylene, skiing, skis, superhydrophobic

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