Sound-wave 'sunscreen' shields delicate plant leaves from UV

Scientists have developed a way to use sound waves to create microscopic layers of protection, demonstrating the method's delicate handling on the leaves of the common houseplant Epipremnum aureum by blocking damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays without impeding photosynthesis.

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Category: Chemistry, Science

Tags: RMIT University, Molecules, RMIT, Chemistry, Ultra-violet, Ultraviolet