Gecko-Inspired Carbon Nanotube-Based Self-Cleaning Adhesives

The design of reversible adhesives requires both stickiness and the ability to remain clean from dust and other contaminants. Inspired by gecko feet, we demonstrate the self-cleaning ability of carbon nanotube-based flexible gecko tapes.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nano letters 2008-03, Vol.8 (3), p.822-825
Hauptverfasser:	Sethi, Sunny, Ge, Liehui, Ci, Lijie, Ajayan, P. M, Dhinojwala, Ali
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science rheology Exact sciences and technology Low-dimensional structures (superlattices, quantum well structures, multilayers): structure, and nonelectronic properties Materials science Nanocrystalline materials Nanoscale materials and structures: fabrication and characterization Nanotubes Physics Solid-fluid interfaces Surfaces and interfaces thin films and whiskers (structure and nonelectronic properties) Wetting
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Zusammenfassung:	The design of reversible adhesives requires both stickiness and the ability to remain clean from dust and other contaminants. Inspired by gecko feet, we demonstrate the self-cleaning ability of carbon nanotube-based flexible gecko tapes.
ISSN:	1530-6984 1530-6992
DOI:	10.1021/nl0727765