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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Published in:Nano letters 2008-03, Vol.8 (3), p.822-825
Main Authors: Sethi, Sunny, Ge, Liehui, Ci, Lijie, Ajayan, P. M, Dhinojwala, Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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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Summary: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