Adhesion and friction of an isolated gecko setal array: The effects of substrates and relative humidity
Geckos can climb steadily and quickly on different surfaces under various environmental conditions. Extensive experiments have been conducted using gecko toe, setal array, single seta and single spatula to explore the physical principles of gecko adhesion and friction. This work focuses on the effec...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2015-03-01
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Series: | Biosurface and Biotribology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405451815000033 |