Materials science: Dry solution to a sticky problem

• Main Authors: Karp, Jeffrey Michael (Author), Langer, Robert S (Author)
• Other Authors: Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT (Contributor), Langer, Robert (Contributor)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Nature Publishing Group, 2013-08-12T18:03:50Z.
• Subjects: Article
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available in PMC 2012 September 1.
Sticking plasters revolutionized the protection of minor wounds, but they're not ideal for fragile skin. A material that mimics the adhesive properties of certain beetles' feet might provide a solution.