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Denis Lirette (M)
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New kind of adhesive from insects' feet
Project: What happened to nature?

Biomimicry is a relatively new science that studies models, systems and processes from nature and attempts to imitate or take creative inspiration from them to solve human problems sustainably.

Researchers at the Max Plack Institute for Metals Research in Stuttgart, joining forces with Gottlieb Binder GmbH in Holzgerlingen, are developing new kinds of adhesive material modeled on the soles on insects' feet.

Mushroom-shaped microhairs are the secret of a new adhesive material which scientists at the Max Planck Institure for Metals Research in Stuttgart have developed. Inspired by soles of beetles' feet, and therefor biomometic, the special surface structure of material allows it to stick to smooth walls without any adhesives. Potential applications range from reusable adhesive tape to shoe soles for climbing robots and are therefore of considerable relevance to technology.

Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 17 October 2006

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A0013237932294

Wed, Dec 12, 2007 Permanent link
Fascinating stuff. There's a good interview with Janine Benyus available here where she takes on similar topics, linking rhino horns to self-healing plastics / coral reefs to interconnected economies.

whochacha

Wed, Dec 12, 2007 Permanent link
kickass. i can't wait till i get a 360 degree treadmill. until then i refuse to exercise!

denis

Thu, Dec 13, 2007 Permanent link
Thanks A0013237932294, that's a great interview!

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