A reversible wet/dry adhesive inspired by mussels and geckos
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The synthesis of a new hybrid biologically inspired and reversible wet/dry adhesive that has an array of nonfabricated polymer pillars is being presented. The adhesive contains the features of gecko and mussel adhesives and hence can be used for reversible attachment to a variety of surfaces in any environment.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
United States, Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing, Optical instruments and lenses, Optical Microscopes & Parts, Analysis, Observations, X-ray spectroscopy, Properties, Van der Waals forces, Optical microscopes, Bioadhesives
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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Lilliputian light sticks
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The phenomenon of the generation of ghostly colors from small light sticks by employing various organic molecules is discussed. These molecules form composite nanocrystals, which act as a cheap and efficient source of white light.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2008
Methods, Usage, Optical properties, Chemiluminescence, Nanoparticles
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2008
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