In the course of evolution nature has arrived at startling materials solutions to ensure
survival. Investigations into biological surfaces, ranging from plants, insects and geckos to …

Surface texturing is a smart strategy that is commonly used in nature or industry to improve
the tribological properties of sliding surfaces. Herein, we focus on the recent research …

Underwater or wet adhesion is highly desirable for numerous applications but is
counteracted by the liquids in the contact which weaken intermolecular attraction. The …

Reversible and switchable adhesion of elastomeric microstructures has attracted significant
interest in the development of grippers for object manipulation. Their applications, however …

Objective: To understand the effect of dexmedetomidine (Dex) thoracic paravertebral block
combined with an injectable nano-drug delivery system in postoperative analgesia after …

This dissertation investigates bioinspired interfacial designs to alter fracture mechanics in
soft interfaces and to come up with biomimetic design solutions to solve adhesion problems …