Surface Submillimeter Papillae Enhanced Mechanical Property of Membrane

Abstract The surface topographies of natural surfaces play significant roles for improving the ability to adapt to the environment. The micropapilla of lotus leaf is always used to enhance its self‐cleaning performance. However, the function of the submillimeter papilla of lotus has not been well st...

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Main Authors: Lei Wang, Feng Zhao, Peiliu Li, Lei Li, Jing Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley-VCH 2020-11-01
Series:Advanced Materials Interfaces
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202001080
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description Abstract The surface topographies of natural surfaces play significant roles for improving the ability to adapt to the environment. The micropapilla of lotus leaf is always used to enhance its self‐cleaning performance. However, the function of the submillimeter papilla of lotus has not been well studied. In this study, it is found that the optimal distribution of submillimeter papilla can effectively prevent the rupture of lotus leaf. Under loading, the submillimeter papilla transfers the stress into its root region, which effectively keeps the leaf broadly intact and collaborates to realize relative functions with micropapilla. Further study by integrating the simulations and biofabricated membrane with artificial submillimeter papilla indicates the contribution of submillimeter papilla on the mechanical property. This study opens a novel avenue for designing strength membrane materials, which has potential applications in the fields of soft robot, electronic device, and packaging.
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spelling doaj.art-93ee8cd6776d4fccb2d31776e48c99fd2023-08-31T08:56:02ZengWiley-VCHAdvanced Materials Interfaces2196-73502020-11-01721n/an/a10.1002/admi.202001080Surface Submillimeter Papillae Enhanced Mechanical Property of MembraneLei Wang0Feng Zhao1Peiliu Li2Lei Li3Jing Liu4Beijing Key Laboratory of Cryo‐Biomedical Engineering and CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Beijing 100190 ChinaSpecialized Robot Engineering and Technological Center of Hainan Province Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology Haikou 571126 ChinaBiomechanics and Biomaterials Laboratory Department of Applied Mechanics School of Aerospace Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 ChinaBeijing Key Laboratory of Cryo‐Biomedical Engineering and CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Beijing 100190 ChinaBeijing Key Laboratory of Cryo‐Biomedical Engineering and CAS Key Laboratory of Cryogenics Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Beijing 100190 ChinaAbstract The surface topographies of natural surfaces play significant roles for improving the ability to adapt to the environment. The micropapilla of lotus leaf is always used to enhance its self‐cleaning performance. However, the function of the submillimeter papilla of lotus has not been well studied. In this study, it is found that the optimal distribution of submillimeter papilla can effectively prevent the rupture of lotus leaf. Under loading, the submillimeter papilla transfers the stress into its root region, which effectively keeps the leaf broadly intact and collaborates to realize relative functions with micropapilla. Further study by integrating the simulations and biofabricated membrane with artificial submillimeter papilla indicates the contribution of submillimeter papilla on the mechanical property. This study opens a novel avenue for designing strength membrane materials, which has potential applications in the fields of soft robot, electronic device, and packaging.https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202001080lotus leafsmechanical propertiesmembranesrupturesubmillimeter papilla
spellingShingle Lei Wang
Feng Zhao
Peiliu Li
Lei Li
Jing Liu
Surface Submillimeter Papillae Enhanced Mechanical Property of Membrane
Advanced Materials Interfaces
lotus leafs
mechanical properties
membranes
rupture
submillimeter papilla
title Surface Submillimeter Papillae Enhanced Mechanical Property of Membrane
title_full Surface Submillimeter Papillae Enhanced Mechanical Property of Membrane
title_fullStr Surface Submillimeter Papillae Enhanced Mechanical Property of Membrane
title_full_unstemmed Surface Submillimeter Papillae Enhanced Mechanical Property of Membrane
title_short Surface Submillimeter Papillae Enhanced Mechanical Property of Membrane
title_sort surface submillimeter papillae enhanced mechanical property of membrane
topic lotus leafs
mechanical properties
membranes
rupture
submillimeter papilla
url https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.202001080
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