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August 08, 2013

Wonders of nature inspire exotic man-made materials
London, UK (SPX) Aug 08, 2013
In this month's edition of Physics World, a group of physicists describe how unique structures in the natural world are inspiring scientists to develop new types of materials with unprecedented properties. From adhesive tape inspired by the toes of geckoes to a potential flaw-resistant coating of aeroplanes inspired by mother of pearl, the attractiveness centres on one concept - hierarchical design. When materials have a hierarchical design, the overall structure is made up of much smaller l ... read more

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