Abstract
Modulus-tunable composite micropillars are presented by combining replica molding and selective inking for skin adhesive patch in "ubiquitous"-health diagnostic devices. Inspired from hierarchical hairs in the gecko's toe pad, a simple method is presented to form composite polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) micropillars that are highly adhesive (∼1.8 N cm-2) and mechanically robust (∼30 cycles).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 109-113 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Advanced healthcare materials |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2013 |
Keywords
- Biomimetics
- Dry adhesive
- Geckos
- Skin patches
- Ubiquitous healthcare