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Functional Surfaces: Biologically Inspired Omniphobic Surfaces by Reverse Imprint Lithography (Adv. Mater. 13/2014)
Author(s) -
Hensel René,
Finn Andreas,
Helbig Ralf,
Braun HansGeorg,
Neinhuis Christoph,
Fischer WolfJoachim,
Werner Carsten
Publication year - 2014
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.201470086
Subject(s) - materials science , lithography , nanotechnology , polymer , polymer science , composite material , optoelectronics
A springtail skin morphology is translated into omniphobic polymer membranes by reverse imprint lithography, as described by C. Werner and co‐workers on page 2029. The characteristic overhanging structures are arranged in a selfsupporting comblike pattern which provides mechanical stability.