Biomimetics Bioinspired Hierarchical-Structured Surfaces for Green Science and Technology

This revised, updated and expanded new edition presents an overview of biomimetics and biologically inspired structured surfaces. It deals with various examples of biomimetics which include surfaces with roughness-induced superomniphobicity, self-cleaning, antifouling, and controlled adhesion. The f...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bhushan, Bharat
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:2nd ed. 2016
Series:Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This revised, updated and expanded new edition presents an overview of biomimetics and biologically inspired structured surfaces. It deals with various examples of biomimetics which include surfaces with roughness-induced superomniphobicity, self-cleaning, antifouling, and controlled adhesion. The focus in the book is on the Lotus Effect, Salvinia Effect, Rose Petal Effect, Oleophobic/philic Surfaces, Shark Skin Effect, and Gecko Adhesion. This new edition also contains new chapters on the butterfly wing effect, bio- and inorganic fouling and structure and Properties of Nacre and structural coloration
Physical Description:XXII, 591 p. 303 illus., 142 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783319282848