A Friction and Adhesion Characterization Setup for Extreme Temperatures

abstract: It is well known that the geckos can cling to almost any surface using highly dense micro/nano fibrils found on the feet that rely on Van Der Waals forces to adhere. A few experimental and theoretical approaches have been taken to understand the adhesion mechanism of gecko feet. This work...

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Other Authors: Mate, Sunil Munjaji (Author)
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.38762