A new material harnesses light to deice surfaces
It could be used to coat airplane wings and other surfaces to prevent ice buildup
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ICE BE GONE A new deicing material could reduce ice buildup on plane wings and other surfaces, to curb the use of environmentally unfriendly chemical sprays.
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