Water Filtration: Lotus-Inspired Technology

This lecture presents a groundbreaking technology inspired by the lotus flower, which allows for the filtration of oil from water. By mimicking the lotus petals' hydrophobic properties, a material has been developed that remains dry while absorbing oil, offering a solution to oil spills in water bodies. Through a series of experiments, the instructor demonstrates how this innovative material can effectively separate oil from water, leading to the development of oil-absorbing boxes that can be deployed in oceans, rivers, and lakes to clean up pollutants and leave the water uncontaminated.