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Illustration of how protein fouling (biofouling) of superhydrophobic surfaces may lead to removal of the air layer. Proteins denature at the superhydrophobic/hydrophobic surface, leading to proteins binding and subsequent surface wetting due to formation of a more hydrophilic interface.
