Germ-repellent
Stopping the spread of disease in a confined space such as a hospital is no easy task, involving continuous disinfecting and even the occasional architectural reorganization. But now a team from Harvard is investigating an alternative that would produce a “slippery liquid-infused porous surface” (SLIP), that would let bacteria slip right off. In addition, the material could ward off dust, ice, and graffiti, making it a tantalizing prospect to industries outside of just health care.