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Bioinspired Surfaces with Dynamic Topography for Active Control of Biofouling
Author(s) -
Shivapooja Phanindhar,
Wang Qiming,
Orihuela Beatriz,
Rittschof Daniel,
López Gabriel P.,
Zhao Xuanhe
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201203374
Subject(s) - biofouling , elastomer , materials science , nanotechnology , simple (philosophy) , fouling , computer science , macro , mechanical engineering , polymer science , composite material , engineering , philosophy , genetics , epistemology , membrane , biology , programming language
Dynamic change of the surface area and topology of elastomers is used as a general, environmentally friendly approach for effectively detaching micro‐ and macro‐fouling organisms adhered on the elastomer surfaces. Deformation of elastomer surfaces under electrical or pneumatic actuation can debond various biofilms and barnacles. The bio‐inspired dynamic surfaces can be fabricated over large areas through simple and practical processes. This new mechanism is complementary with existing materials and methods for biofouling control.