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Bioadhesion of Mussels and Geckos: Molecular Mechanics, Surface Chemistry, and Nanoadhesives

Description:

The adhesive strategies of living creatures are diverse, ranging from temporary to permanent adhesions with various functions such as locomotion, self-defense, communication, colony formation, and so on. The classic example of temporary adhesion is the gecko, which is known for its ability to walk along vertical and even inverted surfaces;...

Keyword:

single-molecule, layer-by-layer, material-independent, Mussel, dopamine, and gecko

Subject:

Biomedical Engineering

Creator:

Haeshin Lee

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Scholarly Digital Publishing

Date Uploaded:

09/11/2018

Date Modified:

09/11/2018

Date Created:

2008-03-27

Resource Type:

Dissertation