Observe how a superhydrophobic multifunctional glass surface resists fogging, glare, and self cleans

Observe how a superhydrophobic multifunctional glass surface resists fogging, glare, and self cleans

Examining a superhydrophobic glass surface that resists fog and glare and is self-cleaning.
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