Nature-inspired adhesive systems

M Li, A Mao, Q Guan, E Saiz - Chemical Society Reviews, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Many organisms in nature thrive in intricate habitats through their unique bio-adhesive
surfaces, facilitating tasks such as capturing prey and reproduction. It's important to note that …

Harnessing biomimicry for controlled adhesion on material surfaces

W Li, R Zhou, Y Ouyang, Q Guan, Y Shen, E Saiz, M Li… - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Nature serves as an abundant wellspring of inspiration for crafting innovative adhesive
materials. Extensive research is conducted on various complex forms of biological …

Revolutionizing marine Protection: Innovative designs for In-Situ applicable underwater antifouling superoleophobic coatings

Z Xia, X Xu, X Jiang, J He, Y Chen, D Yu… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
There is a high demand for underwater antifouling coatings for marine engineering and
underwater activities. However, In-situ painting coating in a water environment for various …

Underwater Superoleophobic and Transparent Films with Mechanical Robustness and High Durability in Harsh Environments

Y Ma, W Chen, S Xu, Z Zou, J Xie, J Meng… - … Applied Materials & …, 2025 - ACS Publications
Underwater superoleophobic and transparent (UST) films are promising in applications,
such as advanced optical devices in marine environments. However, the mechanical …

Fish-Scale-Inspired Underwater Superoleophobic Nanosurface for Efficient Oil–Water Separation and Manipulation

IM Bhat, T Ara, S Lone - ACS Applied Engineering Materials, 2024 - ACS Publications
The spontaneous extraction of organic immiscible liquids using oil-repellent membranes
holds substantial research significance, particularly in the domain of oil–water mixture …

[HTML][HTML] Advancement in Soft Hydrogel Grippers: Comprehensive Insights into Materials, Fabrication Strategies, Grasping Mechanism, and Applications

X Dong, C Wang, H Song, J Shao, G Lan, J Zhang, X Li… - Biomimetics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Soft hydrogel grippers have attracted considerable attention due to their flexible/elastic
bodies, stimuli-responsive grasping and releasing capacity, and novel applications in …

Inorganic/inorganic composites through emulsion templating

T Jiang, S Zhou, Y Hong, E Poloni, E Saiz… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Inorganic/inorganic composites are found in multiple applications crucial for the energy
transition, from nuclear reactors to energy storage devices. Their microstructures dictate their …

The effect of time and heat exposure on the wettability and glossiness of CAA and FPL coatings for aluminum substrates

MR Nasresfahani, S Asghari, SJ Mirahmadi… - Physica …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
The use of anodized coatings as a substrate for adhesive bonding of aluminum is
widespread and generally accepted. However, with time and exposure to heat, the coating's …