SMRTR TechAug 5, 2025Interesting Engineering

Scientists develop self-cleaning glass that uses electric fields to remove dust

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Chinese scientists have created self-cleaning glass that uses electric fields to remove up to 98% of dust particles without water or chemicals. The 0.62mm thick transparent material, developed at Zhejiang University, cleans itself in seconds and creates a "particle shielding effect" that prevents new dust from settling, making it ideal for solar panels, building windows, and other hard-to-maintain surfaces.

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