Journal article
Multi-Functional Insect Cuticles: Informative Designs for Man-Made Surfaces
Proceedings of the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol.5(11), pp.2050-2054
2011
Abstract
Biomimicry has many potential benefits as many technologies found in nature are superior to their man-made counterparts. As technological device components approach the micro and nanoscale, surface properties such as surface adhesion and friction may need to be taken into account. Lowering surface adhesion by manipulating chemistry alone might no longer be sufficient for such components and thus physical manipulation may be required. Adhesion reduction is only one of the many surface functions displayed by micro/nano-structured cuticles of insects. Here, we present a mini review of our understanding of insect cuticle structures and the relationship between the structure dimensions and the corresponding functional mechanisms. It may be possible to introduce additional properties to material surfaces (indeed multi-functional properties) based on the design of natural surfaces.
Details
- Title
- Multi-Functional Insect Cuticles: Informative Designs for Man-Made Surfaces
- Authors
- Hsuan-Ming S Hu (Author) - James Cook UniversityJolanta A Watson (Author) - James Cook UniversityBronwen W Cribb (Author) - University of QueenslandGregory S Watson (Author) - James Cook University
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol.5(11), pp.2050-2054
- Publisher
- World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (W A S E T)
- Date published
- 2011
- ISSN
- 2010-3778
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449340702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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