Gecko-inspired carbon nanotube-based self-cleaning adhesives.

Nano Lett

Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, USA.

Published: March 2008

The design of reversible adhesives requires both stickiness and the ability to remain clean from dust and other contaminants. Inspired by gecko feet, we demonstrate the self-cleaning ability of carbon nanotube-based flexible gecko tapes.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/nl0727765DOI Listing

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