Bioinspired reversible interlocker using regularly arrayed high aspect-ratio polymer fibers.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/adma.201103022.
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Abstract
A reversible interlocker that is inspired by the wing locking device of beetles is presented. It exploits the van der Waals force-assisted binding between high-aspect-ratio polymer fibers. The two-layered interlocker is highly flexible and displays an extremely high shear locking force and easy normal lift-off.
Medical subject headings
- Biomimetic Materials
- Polymers