Small · 2011 · 80 citations · 35 references
Materials ScienceEngineeringSoft RoboticsMechanical PropertiesMicrofabricationMechanicsAnisotropic Adhesion PropertiesMechanical EngineeringMicromechanicsAdhesive MaterialHigh-density Triangular-tip-shaped MicropillarsSoft MatterStructural AdhesiveWide-tip StructuresHigh Normal Adhesion
Directional dry adhesive microstructures consisting of high-density triangular-tip-shaped micropillars are described. The wide-tip structures allow for unique directional shear adhesion properties with respect to the peeling direction, along with relatively high normal adhesion.
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