RMIT sound-wave nebuliser applies a fine mist coating of 'plant sunscreen' to a plant leaf (VIDEO)

RMIT University

Caption

An RMIT sound‑wave nebuliser applies a fine mist coating to a plant leaf during laboratory testing. The device uses high‑frequency sound waves to generate microscopic droplets under ambient conditions without heating the plant.

Credit

Will Wright, RMIT University

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