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Harnessing Gecko-Inspired Van der Waals Forces for Advanced Adhesives

Geckos utilize Van der Waals forces to adhere to surfaces despite the individual interactions being weak. Together, these forces create a powerful grip, inspiring innovative adhesive technologies. Researchers, including Achim Oesert from the Gorb Lab at the University of Kiel, Germany, explore bio-inspired adhesives like Geckskin, developed at UMass Amherst. This advanced dry tape can support significant weight, demonstrated by its ability to hold a 42-inch TV. Discover how nature's designs lead to breakthroughs in adhesive technology.

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Harnessing Gecko-Inspired Van der Waals Forces for Advanced Adhesives

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  1. Can you spot the intermolecular forces?

  2. Geckos use Van der Waals forces to stick to surfaces

  3. Individual Van der Waals interactions are weak, but together they are strong

  4. Learning from geckos: bio-inspired adhesives Achim Oesert, Gorb lab, University of Kiel, Germany, hangs from bio-inspired dry tape Geckskin, developed at Umass Amherst, supports a 42 inch TV

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