Illustration of the Hybrid Mortar's Properties (IMAGE)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Illustration of the Hybrid Mortar's Properties

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The surface of the hybrid mortar (left) is covered with tiny crystalline spikes. This results in what is called the lotus effect. On untreated mortar (right) water is soaked into the material much easier.

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Stefan Grumbein / TUM

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