Calculations of the impact of friction and wear on energy consumption, economic
expenditure, and CO 2 emissions are presented on a global scale. This impact study covers …

In nature, millions of creatures, such as geckos, tree frogs, octopuses, etc., have evolved
fantastic switchable adhesion capabilities to climb swiftly on vertical even inverted surfaces …

Human‐interfaced electronic systems require strain‐resilient circuits. However, present
integrated stretchable electronics easily suffer from electrical deterioration and face …

DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201604021 approach is based on gecko-inspired structures with
tuneable surface topography upon exposure to external cues, such as heat, light, or …

Nature has evolved objects with desired functionality using commonly found materials.
Nature capitalizes on hierarchical structures to achieve functionality. The understanding of …

Soft grippers using micro-fibrillar adhesives for transfer printing. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign
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Gecko has the ability to climb flexibly on various natural surfaces because of its fine layered
adhesion system of foot, which has motivated researchers to carry out a lot of researches on …

We report a new dry adhesive structure using a rippled poly (dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS)
elastomer bilayer film, whose surface roughness and adhesion can be reversibly regulated …

The extraordinary adherence and climbing agility of geckos on rough surfaces has been
attributed to the multiscale hierarchical structures on their feet. Hundreds of thousands of …

Adhesion is a fundamental phenomenon with great importance in technology, in our
everyday life, and in nature. In this article, we review physical interactions that resist the …