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New, Invisible Nano-Fibers Conduct Electricity, Repel Dirt -- 3

Caption: A scanning electron microscope image of plastic fibers grown on a sheet of transparent film. Ohio State University researchers have invented a technique for carpeting a surface with tiny plastic fibers. The fibers can be made to attract or repel water and oil.

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