Gecko-Inspired Carbon Nanotube-Based Self-Cleaning Adhesives
Nano Letters2008Vol. 8(3), pp. 822–825
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Abstract
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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