Combining biomimetic principles from the lotus leaf and mussel adhesive: polystyrene films with superhydrophobic and adhesive layers
Lotus leaves are well known for their extremely water repellent surfaces. Marine mussels are also a popular research topic when considering biological adhesives. Both organisms have inspired the development of several biomimetic materials. Herein we describe a two-sided film made almost entirely fro...
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Language: | eng |
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2013
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1822/26498 |
Country: | Portugal |
Oai: | oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/26498 |