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Bioinspired adhesion systems ‐ competing with the gecko
Author(s) -
Kroner Elmar,
Arzt Eduard
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
vakuum in forschung und praxis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.213
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 1522-2454
pISSN - 0947-076X
DOI - 10.1002/vipr.200990031
Subject(s) - gecko , adhesion , adhesive , nanotechnology , surface roughness , materials science , composite material , polymer science , ecology , biology , layer (electronics)
Geckos can adhere to nearly every kind of surface, independent of its chemical properties or roughness. The adhesive force generated is high enough to support their own weight multiple times and allows the gecko to walk upside down. Their adhesion system is self‐cleaning, renewable (self healing), and can be removed from a surface without residues. It is these unique properties that have kindled steeply rising research interest over the last decade.