The structural and chemical basis of temporary adhesion in the sea star Asterina gibbosa
Background: Marine biological adhesives are a promising source of inspiration for biomedical and industrial applications. Nevertheless, natural adhesives and especially temporary adhesion systems are mostly unexplored. Sea stars are able to repeatedly attach and detach their hydraulic tube feet. Thi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Beilstein-Institut
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.9.196 |