Film-Terminated Fibrillar Microstructures with Improved Adhesion on Skin-like Surfaces.

Adhesives for interaction with human skin and tissues are needed for multiple applications. Micropatterned dry adhesives are potential candidates, allowing for a conformal contact and glue-free adhesion based on van der Waals interactions. In this study, we investigate the superior adhesion of film-terminated fibrillar microstructures (fibril diameter, 60 μm; aspect ratio, 3) in contact with surfaces of skin-like roughness ( 50 μm).

Optoacoustically induced auditory brainstem responses in the mouse model enhanced through an absorbing film.

Significance: Optoacoustic stimulation offers an alternative stimulation strategy for the hearing organ. To serve as the base for a novel auditory prosthesis, the optoacoustic stimulation must be biocompatible and energy-saving.

Aim: Enhancing the efficiency of optoacoustic stimulation while reducing the energy input in a suited animal model.