The Friction Properties of Firebrat Scales

Friction is an important subject for sustainability due to problems that are associated with energy loss. In recent years, micro- and nanostructured surfaces have attracted much attention to reduce friction; however, suitable structures are still under consideration. Many functional surfaces are pre...

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Main Authors: Yuji Hirai, Naoto Okuda, Naoki Saito, Takahiro Ogawa, Ryuichiro Machida, Shûhei Nomura, Masahiro Ôhara, Miki Haseyama, Masatsugu Shimomura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Biomimetics
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AFM
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/4/1/2