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Fog harvesting is a promising method for freshwater collection in arid regions, but existing designs are inefficient. Mesh harvesters clog easily, diverting the fog stream, while fog harps suffer from elastocapillary wire tangling, creating large gaps for diminished performance. To practically bypass both th
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