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.
- ISBN: 978-3-319-28282-4
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 834
- Fecha Publicación: 29/03/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés