Physical constraints lead to parallel evolution of micro- and nanostructures of animal adhesive pads: a review

Adhesive pads are functional systems with specific micro- and nanostructures which evolved as a response to specific environmental conditions and therefore exhibit convergent traits. The functional constraints that shape systems for the attachment to a surface are general requirements. Different str...

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Main Authors: Thies H. Büscher, Stanislav N. Gorb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Beilstein-Institut 2021-07-01
Series:Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.12.57