He continued his work on the purification of amino acids, seeking to overcome the natural aversion to artificial membranes of hydrophilic amino acids. (sciencemag.org)
Engineers are now mimicking the beetle's back and reproducing similar hydrophobic - hydrophilic surfaces, materials and products at the nanoscale. (discovermagazine.com)
As a healthier alternative, chia seeds» unique hydrophilic properties allow them to absorb up to 12 times their weight, making them the perfect substitute for homemade spreads. (amazon.com)