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Kim SW, Baik S, Hyun J, Lee J, Lim D, Lee TJ, Jeong GJ, Im GB, Seo I, Kim YH, Pang C, Bhang SH. Facile Size Tunable Skin-Adaptive Patch for Accelerating Wound Healing. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2304435. [PMID: 39235562 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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Owing to the moist and curved interfaces of skin wounds, enhancing the adhesiveness while maintaining delivery efficacy of biomolecules has drawn significant attention in advanced wound dressings. Despite tremendous trials to load biomolecules with sound adhesiveness, the complicated fabricating processes and abnormal allergic responses that are attributed to chemical moiety-based adhesives remain as major problems. To this end, in this study a one-step fabrication process is developed to manufacture microstructures with both a therapeutic (cylindrical structure for embossed structure human adipose-derived stem cell sheet, ESS) and an adhesive part (octopi-inspired structure of adhesive, OIA), which ESOIA is called. OIA showed the highest adhesion strength in both dry (1.48 N cm-2) and wet pig skin conditions (0.81 N cm-2), maintaining the adhesive properties after repeated attach-detach trials. ESS from the therapeutic part of ESOIA also showed an enhanced angiogenic effect compared with the ones that are normally cultured in vitro. ESS also showed improved in vivo wound healing outcomes following enhanced cell engraftment compared to the cell injection group by means of intact cell-extracellular matrix interactions.
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- Sung-Won Kim
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Division of Biomedical Convergence, College of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon-si, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Cell and Tissue Engineering, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Li M, Mao A, Guan Q, Saiz E. Nature-inspired adhesive systems. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:8240-8305. [PMID: 38982929 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00764b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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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 the remarkable adhesion properties found in these natural biological surfaces primarily arise from their distinct micro- and nanostructures and/or chemical compositions. To create artificial surfaces with superior adhesion capabilities, researchers delve deeper into the underlying mechanisms of these captivating adhesion phenomena to draw inspiration. This article provides a systematic overview of various biological surfaces with different adhesion mechanisms, focusing on surface micro- and nanostructures and/or chemistry, offering design principles for their artificial counterparts. Here, the basic interactions and adhesion models of natural biological surfaces are introduced first. This will be followed by an exploration of research advancements in natural and artificial adhesive surfaces including both dry adhesive surfaces and wet/underwater adhesive surfaces, along with relevant adhesion characterization techniques. Special attention is paid to stimulus-responsive smart artificial adhesive surfaces with tunable adhesive properties. The goal is to spotlight recent advancements, identify common themes, and explore fundamental distinctions to pinpoint the present challenges and prospects in this field.
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- Ming Li
- Centre of Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- Centre of Advanced Structural Ceramics, Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
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van Veggel S, Wiertlewski M, Doubrovski EL, Kooijman A, Shahabi E, Mazzolai B, Scharff RBN. Classification and Evaluation of Octopus-Inspired Suction Cups for Soft Continuum Robots. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2400806. [PMID: 38874316 PMCID: PMC11321698 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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The emergence of the field of soft robotics has led to an interest in suction cups as auxiliary structures on soft continuum arms to support the execution of manipulation tasks. This application poses demanding requirements on suction cups with respect to sensorization, adhesion under non-ideal contact conditions, and integration into fully soft systems. The octopus can serve as an important source of inspiration for addressing these challenges. This review aims to accelerate research in octopus-inspired suction cups by providing a detailed analysis of the octopus sucker, determining meaningful performance metrics for suction cups on the basis of this analysis, and evaluating the state-of-the-art in suction cups according to these performance metrics. In total, 47 records describing suction cups are found, classified according to the deployed actuation method, and evaluated on performance metrics reflecting the level of sensorization, adhesion, and integration. Despite significant advances in recent years, the octopus sucker outperforms all suction cups on all performance metrics. The realization of high resolution tactile sensing in suction cups and the integration of such sensorized suction cups in soft continuum structures are identified as two major hurdles toward the realization of octopus-inspired manipulation strategies in soft continuum robot arms.
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- Stein van Veggel
- Department of Sustainable Design EngineeringDelft University of TechnologyDelft2628 CEThe Netherlands
- Cognitive Robotics DepartmentDelft University of TechnologyDelft2628 CDThe Netherlands
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- Cognitive Robotics DepartmentDelft University of TechnologyDelft2628 CDThe Netherlands
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- Department of Sustainable Design EngineeringDelft University of TechnologyDelft2628 CEThe Netherlands
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- Department of Sustainable Design EngineeringDelft University of TechnologyDelft2628 CEThe Netherlands
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- Bioinspired Soft Robotics LaboratoryIstituto Italiano di TecnologiaGenoa16163Italy
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- Bioinspired Soft Robotics LaboratoryIstituto Italiano di TecnologiaGenoa16163Italy
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- Bioinspired Soft Robotics LaboratoryIstituto Italiano di TecnologiaGenoa16163Italy
- Division of Integrative Systems and DesignThe Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyClear Water BayHong KongChina
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Yue T, Si W, Keller A, Yang C, Bloomfield-Gadêlha H, Rossiter J. Bioinspired multiscale adaptive suction on complex dry surfaces enhanced by regulated water secretion. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2314359121. [PMID: 38557166 PMCID: PMC11032437 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2314359121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Suction is a highly evolved biological adhesion strategy for soft-body organisms to achieve strong grasping on various objects. Biological suckers can adaptively attach to dry complex surfaces such as rocks and shells, which are extremely challenging for current artificial suction cups. Although the adaptive suction of biological suckers is believed to be the result of their soft body's mechanical deformation, some studies imply that in-sucker mucus secretion may be another critical factor in helping attach to complex surfaces, thanks to its high viscosity. Inspired by the combined action of biological suckers' soft bodies and mucus secretion, we propose a multiscale suction mechanism which successfully achieves strong adaptive suction on dry complex surfaces which are both highly curved and rough, such as a stone. The proposed multiscale suction mechanism is an organic combination of mechanical conformation and regulated water seal. Multilayer soft materials first generate a rough mechanical conformation to the substrate, reducing leaking apertures to micrometres (~10 µm). The remaining micron-sized apertures are then sealed by regulated water secretion from an artificial fluidic system based on the physical model, thereby the suction cup achieves long suction longevity on complex surfaces but minimal overflow. We discuss its physical principles and demonstrate its practical application as a robotic gripper on a wide range of complex dry surfaces. We believe the presented multiscale adaptive suction mechanism is a powerful unique adaptive suction strategy which may be instrumental in the development of versatile soft adhesion.
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- Tianqi Yue
- School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology, and Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TW, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Environment and Technology, and Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England, BristolBS16 1QY, United Kingdom
- School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, University of Essex, EssexCO4 3SQ, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology, and Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TW, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Environment and Technology, and Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England, BristolBS16 1QY, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology, and Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TW, United Kingdom
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- School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology, and Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TW, United Kingdom
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Jamali A, Mishra DB, Goldschmidtboeing F, Woias P. Soft octopus-inspired suction cups using dielectric elastomer actuators with sensing capabilities. BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS 2024; 19:036009. [PMID: 38467068 DOI: 10.1088/1748-3190/ad3266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Bioinspired and biomimetic soft grippers are rapidly growing fields. They represent an advancement in soft robotics as they emulate the adaptability and flexibility of biological end effectors. A prominent example of a gripping mechanism found in nature is the octopus tentacle, enabling the animal to attach to rough and irregular surfaces. Inspired by the structure and morphology of the tentacles, this study introduces a novel design, fabrication, and characterization method of dielectric elastomer suction cups. To grasp objects, the developed suction cups perform out-of-plane deflections as the suction mechanism. Their attachment mechanism resembles that of their biological counterparts, as they do not require a pre-stretch over a rigid frame or any external hydraulic or pneumatic support to form and hold the dome structure of the suction cups. The realized artificial suction cups demonstrate the capability of generating a negative pressure up to 1.3 kPa in air and grasping and lifting objects with a maximum 58 g weight under an actuation voltage of 6 kV. They also have sensing capabilities to determine whether the grasping was successful without the need of lifting the objects.
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- Armin Jamali
- Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence livMatS @ FIT-Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence livMatS @ FIT-Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence livMatS @ FIT-Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence livMatS @ FIT-Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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Xi P, Qiao Y, Cong Q, Cui Q. Experimental Study on the Adhesion of Abalone to Surfaces with Different Morphologies. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:206. [PMID: 38667217 PMCID: PMC11048486 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9040206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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To date, research on abalone adhesion has primarily analyzed the organism's adhesion to smooth surfaces, with few studies on adhesion to non-smooth surfaces. The present study examined the surface morphology of the abalone's abdominal foot, followed by measuring the adhesive force of the abalone on a smooth force measuring plate and five force measuring plates with different surface morphologies. Next, the adhesion mechanism of the abdominal foot was analyzed. The findings indicated that the abdominal foot of the abalone features numerous stripe-shaped folds on its surface. The adhesion of the abalone to a fine frosted glass plate, a coarse frosted glass plate, and a quadrangular conical glass plate was not significantly different from that on a smooth glass plate. However, the organism's adhesion to a small lattice pit glass plate and block pattern glass plate was significantly different. The abalone could effectively adhere to the surface of the block pattern glass plate using the elasticity of its abdominal foot during adhesion but experienced difficulty in completely adhering to the surface of the quadrangular conical glass plate. The abdominal foot used its elasticity to form an independent sucker system with each small lattice pit, significantly improving adhesion to the small lattice pit glass plate. The elasticity of the abalone's abdominal foot created difficulty in handling slight morphological size changes in roughness, resulting in no significant differences in its adhesion to the smooth glass plate.
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- Peng Xi
- College of Agricultural Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (P.X.); (Y.Q.)
- Dryland Farm Machinery Key Technology and Equipment Key Laboratory of Shanxi Province, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (P.X.); (Y.Q.)
- Dryland Farm Machinery Key Technology and Equipment Key Laboratory of Shanxi Province, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China;
- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (P.X.); (Y.Q.)
- Dryland Farm Machinery Key Technology and Equipment Key Laboratory of Shanxi Province, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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Ma Y, Cao J, Li S, Wang L, Meng Y, Chen Y. Nature-Inspired Wet Drug Delivery Platforms. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2301726. [PMID: 38284322 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Nature has created various organisms with unique chemical components and multi-scale structures (e.g., foot proteins, toe pads, suckers, setose gill lamellae) to achieve wet adhesion functions to adapt to their complex living environments. These organisms can provide inspirations for designing wet adhesives with mediated drug release behaviors in target locations of biological surfaces. They exhibit conformal and enhanced wet adhesion, addressing the bottleneck of weaker tissue interface adhesion in the presence of body fluids. Herein, it is focused on the research progress of different wet adhesion and bioinspired fabrications, including adhesive protein-based adhesion and inspired adhesives (e.g., mussel adhesion); capillarity and Stefan adhesion and inspired adhesive surfaces (e.g., tree frog adhesion); suction-based adhesion and inspired suckers (e.g., octopus' adhesion); interlocking and friction-based adhesion and potential inspirations (e.g., mayfly larva and teleost adhesion). Other secreted protein-induced wet adhesion is also reviewed and various suckers for other organisms and their inspirations. Notably, one representative application scenario of these bioinspired wet adhesives is highlighted, where they function as efficient drug delivery platforms on target tissues and/or organs with requirements of both controllable wet adhesion and optimized drug release. Finally, the challenges of these bioinspired wet drug delivery platforms in the future is presented.
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- Yutian Ma
- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- School of Software and Microelectronics, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- Research Institute of Ornamental Plants and Landscapes, International Centre for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, 100102, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Lee J, Hwang GW, Lee BS, Park NJ, Kim SN, Lim D, Kim DW, Lee YS, Park HK, Kim S, Kim JW, Yi GR, Kim KH, Pang C. Artificial Octopus-Limb-Like Adhesive Patches for Cupping-Driven Transdermal Delivery with Nanoscale Control of Stratum Corneum. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 38254288 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Drug delivery through complex skin is currently being studied using various innovative structural and material strategies due to the low delivery efficiency of the multilayered stratum corneum as a barrier function. Existing microneedle-based or electrical stimulation methods have made considerable advances, but they still have technical limitations to reduce skin discomfort and increase user convenience. This work introduces the design, operation mechanism, and performance of noninvasive transdermal patch with dual-layered suction chamber cluster (d-SCC) mimicking octopus-limb capable of wet adhesion with enhanced adhesion hysteresis and physical stimulation. The d-SCC facilitates cupping-driven drug delivery through the skin with only finger pressure. Our device enables nanoscale deformation control of stratum corneum of the engaged skin, allowing for efficient transport of diverse drugs through the stratum corneum without causing skin discomfort. Compared without the cupping effect of d-SCC, applying negative pressure to the porcine, human cadaver, and artificial skin for 30 min significantly improved the penetration depth of liquid-formulated subnanoscale medicines up to 44, 56, and 139%. After removing the cups, an additional acceleration in delivery to the skin was observed. The feasibility of d-SCC was demonstrated in an atopic dermatitis-induced model with thickened stratum corneum, contributing to the normalization of immune response.
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- Jihyun Lee
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Products Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 679, Saimdangro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do 25451, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Products Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 679, Saimdangro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do 25451, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju-si, Chungbuk 27469, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science & Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Ahn J, Han H, Ha JH, Jeong Y, Jung Y, Choi J, Cho S, Jeon S, Jeong JH, Park I. Micro-/Nanohierarchical Structures Physically Engineered on Surfaces: Analysis and Perspective. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2300871. [PMID: 37083149 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The high demand for micro-/nanohierarchical structures as components of functional substrates, bioinspired devices, energy-related electronics, and chemical/physical transducers has inspired their in-depth studies and active development of the related fabrication techniques. In particular, significant progress has been achieved in hierarchical structures physically engineered on surfaces, which offer the advantages of wide-range material compatibility, design diversity, and mechanical stability, and numerous unique structures with important niche applications have been developed. This review categorizes the basic components of hierarchical structures physically engineered on surfaces according to function/shape and comprehensively summarizes the related advances, focusing on the fabrication strategies, ways of combining basic components, potential applications, and future research directions. Moreover, the physicochemical properties of hierarchical structures physically engineered on surfaces are compared based on the function of their basic components, which may help to avoid the bottlenecks of conventional single-scale functional substrates. Thus, the present work is expected to provide a useful reference for scientists working on multicomponent functional substrates and inspire further research in this field.
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- Junseong Ahn
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nano Manufacturing Technology, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nano Manufacturing Technology, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nano Manufacturing Technology, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Manufacturing Technology, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano Manufacturing Technology, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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Wu SJ, Zhao X. Bioadhesive Technology Platforms. Chem Rev 2023; 123:14084-14118. [PMID: 37972301 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Bioadhesives have emerged as transformative and versatile tools in healthcare, offering the ability to attach tissues with ease and minimal damage. These materials present numerous opportunities for tissue repair and biomedical device integration, creating a broad landscape of applications that have captivated clinical and scientific interest alike. However, fully unlocking their potential requires multifaceted design strategies involving optimal adhesion, suitable biological interactions, and efficient signal communication. In this Review, we delve into these pivotal aspects of bioadhesive design, highlight the latest advances in their biomedical applications, and identify potential opportunities that lie ahead for bioadhesives as multifunctional technology platforms.
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- Sarah J Wu
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Zhang Y, Kong D, Shi Y, Cai M, Yu Q, Li S, Wang K, Liu C. Recent progress on underwater soft robots: adhesion, grabbing, actuating, and sensing. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1196922. [PMID: 37614630 PMCID: PMC10442648 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1196922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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The research on biomimetic robots, especially soft robots with flexible materials as the main structure, is constantly being explored. It integrates multi-disciplinary content, such as bionics, material science, mechatronics engineering, and control theory, and belongs to the cross-disciplinary field related to mechanical bionics and biological manufacturing. With the continuous development of various related disciplines, this area has become a hot research field. Particularly with the development of practical technologies such as 3D printing technology, shape memory alloy, piezoelectric materials, and hydrogels at the present stage, the functions and forms of soft robots are constantly being further developed, and a variety of new soft robots keep emerging. Soft robots, combined with their own materials or structural characteristics of large deformation, have almost unlimited degrees of freedom (DoF) compared with rigid robots, which also provide a more reliable structural basis for soft robots to adapt to the natural environment. Therefore, soft robots will have extremely strong adaptability in some special conditions. As a type of robot made of flexible materials, the changeable pose structure of soft robots is especially suitable for the large application environment of the ocean. Soft robots working underwater can better mimic the movement characteristics of marine life in the hope of achieving more complex underwater tasks. The main focus of this paper is to classify different types of underwater organisms according to their common motion modes, focusing on the achievements of some bionic mechanisms in different functional fields that have imitated various motion modes underwater in recent years (e.g., the underwater sucking glove, the underwater Gripper, and the self-powered soft robot). The development of various task types (e.g., grasping, adhesive, driving or swimming, and sensing functions) and mechanism realization forms of the underwater soft robot are described based on this article.
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- Yeming Zhang
- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, China
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- School of Automation Science and Electrical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- School of Automation Science and Electrical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou, China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, China
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Zhang D, Xu J, Liu X, Zhang Q, Cong Q, Chen T, Liu C. Advanced Bionic Attachment Equipment Inspired by the Attachment Performance of Aquatic Organisms: A Review. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:biomimetics8010085. [PMID: 36810416 PMCID: PMC9944885 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8010085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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In nature, aquatic organisms have evolved various attachment systems, and their attachment ability has become a specific and mysterious survival skill for them. Therefore, it is significant to study and use their unique attachment surfaces and outstanding attachment characteristics for reference and develop new attachment equipment with excellent performance. Based on this, in this review, the unique non-smooth surface morphologies of their suction cups are classified and the key roles of these special surface morphologies in the attachment process are introduced in detail. The recent research on the attachment capacity of aquatic suction cups and other related attachment studies are described. Emphatically, the research progress of advanced bionic attachment equipment and technology in recent years, including attachment robots, flexible grasping manipulators, suction cup accessories, micro-suction cup patches, etc., is summarized. Finally, the existing problems and challenges in the field of biomimetic attachment are analyzed, and the focus and direction of biomimetic attachment research in the future are pointed out.
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- Dexue Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
- Shandong Academy of Agricultural Machinery Sciences, Jinan 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Shandong Academy of Agricultural Machinery Sciences, Jinan 250100, China
- Institute of Modern Agriculture on Yellow River Delta, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Dongying 257300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
- Shandong Academy of Agricultural Machinery Sciences, Jinan 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
- Correspondence: (Q.C.); (T.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
- Correspondence: (Q.C.); (T.C.)
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- Institute of Orthopaedic & Musculoskeletal Science, University College London, London HA7 4LP, UK
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Pan P, Liu Q, Wang L, Wang C, Hu L, Jiang Y, Deng Y, Li G, Chen J. Recent Advances in Multifunctional Microneedle Patches for Wound Healing and Health Monitoring. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202200126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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- Panpan Pan
- Marine College Shandong University Weihai 264209 China
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- Marine College Shandong University Weihai 264209 China
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- Marine College Shandong University Weihai 264209 China
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- Marine College Shandong University Weihai 264209 China
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- Marine College Shandong University Weihai 264209 China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Nephrology and Radiology Huashan Hospital Fudan University Shanghai 200040 China
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- Department of Chemistry Department of Gastroenterology Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM) Fudan University Shanghai 200433 China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang 330063 China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Shanghai 200093 China
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- Marine College Shandong University Weihai 264209 China
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Li W, Yang X, Lai P, Shang L. Bio-inspired adhesive hydrogel for biomedicine-principles and design strategies. SMART MEDICINE 2022; 1:e20220024. [PMID: 39188733 PMCID: PMC11235927 DOI: 10.1002/smmd.20220024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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The adhesiveness of hydrogels is urgently required in various biomedical applications such as medical patches, tissue sealants, and flexible electronic devices. However, biological tissues are often wet, soft, movable, and easily damaged. These features pose difficulties for the construction of adhesive hydrogels for medical use. In nature, organisms adhere to unique strategies, such as reversible sucker adhesion in octopuses and nontoxic and firm catechol chemistry in mussels, which provide many inspirations for medical hydrogels to overcome the above challenges. In this review, we systematically classify bioadhesion strategies into structure-related and molecular-related ones, which cover almost all known bioadhesion paradigms. We outline the principles of these strategies and summarize the corresponding designs of medical adhesive hydrogels inspired by them. Finally, conclusions and perspectives concerning the development of this field are provided. For the booming bio-inspired adhesive hydrogels, this review aims to summarize and analyze the various existing theories and provide systematic guidance for future research from an innovative perspective.
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- Wenzhao Li
- Zhongshan‐Xuhui Hospital and the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigeneticsthe International Co‐laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology)Institutes of Biomedical SciencesFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong KongChina
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Research InstituteShenzhenChina
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- Zhongshan‐Xuhui Hospital and the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigeneticsthe International Co‐laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology)Institutes of Biomedical SciencesFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong KongChina
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Research InstituteShenzhenChina
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- Zhongshan‐Xuhui Hospital and the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigeneticsthe International Co‐laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology)Institutes of Biomedical SciencesFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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Enhanced Adhesion of Synthetic Discs with Micro-Patterned Margins. Biomimetics (Basel) 2022; 7:biomimetics7040202. [PMID: 36412730 PMCID: PMC9680415 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics7040202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Many aquatic creatures in nature have non-cooperative surface scaling abilities using suction organs; micro-/nano-scale structures found in different parts of the organs play an important role in this mechanism. Synthetic bioinspired suction devices have been developed, but the mechanisms of bioinspired suction system need further investigation. This paper presents the development of a synthetic adhesive disc inspired by the hillstream loach. The microscopic structures involved in adhesion of the hillstream loach were investigated. Bioinspired suction discs were designed with single-level or hierarchical micropatterned margins. Micro three-dimensional (3D) printing and micro electromechanical system (MEMs) technology were utilized in the fabrication of the discs, and the adhesion performance was tested on substrates with different roughness values. The engaging and disengaging processes of the margin were simulated by carrying out a peeling test on a submerged substrate. The interactions between the liquid film and the microstructures were observed using fluorescence microscopy. The enhanced adhesion forces due to the synergy of the hierarchically micro-patterned margin and the disc cavity were duplicated in the synthetic adhesion system.
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Hwang GW, Lee HJ, Kim DW, Yang T, Pang C. Soft Microdenticles on Artificial Octopus Sucker Enable Extraordinary Adaptability and Wet Adhesion on Diverse Nonflat Surfaces. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2202978. [PMID: 35975453 PMCID: PMC9631055 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bioinspired soft devices, which possess high adaptability to targeted objects, provide promising solutions for a variety of industrial and medical applications. However, achieving stable and switchable attachment to objects with curved, rough, and irregular surfaces remains difficult, particularly in dry and underwater environments. Here, a highly adaptive soft microstructured switchable adhesion device is presented, which is inspired by the geometric and material characteristics of the tiny denticles on the surface of an octopus sucker. The contact interface of the artificial octopus sucker (AOS) is imprinted with soft, microscale denticles that interact adaptably with highly rough or curved surfaces. Robust and controllable attachment of the AOS with soft microdenticles (AOS-sm) to dry and wet surfaces with diverse morphologies is achieved, allowing conformal attachment on curved and soft objects with high roughness. In addition, AOS-sms assembled with an octopus-arm-inspired soft actuator demonstrate reliable grasping and the transport of complex polyhedrons, rough objects, and soft, delicate, slippery biological samples.
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- Gui Won Hwang
- School of Chemical EngineeringSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)2066 Seobu‐ro, Jangan‐guSuwonGyeonggi‐do16419Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical EngineeringSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)2066 Seobu‐ro, Jangan‐guSuwonGyeonggi‐do16419Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical EngineeringSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)2066 Seobu‐ro, Jangan‐guSuwonGyeonggi‐do16419Republic of Korea
- School of Electronic and Electrical EngineeringSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)2066 Seobu‐ro, Jangan‐guSuwonGyeonggi‐do16419Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic EngineeringKorea National University of TransportationChungju‐siChungbuk27469Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical EngineeringSungkyunkwan University (SKKU)2066 Seobu‐ro, Jangan‐guSuwonGyeonggi‐do16419Republic of Korea
- Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology (SAIHST)Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)2066 Seobu‐ro, Jangan‐guSuwonGyeonggi‐do16419Republic of Korea
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Vallet Y, Laurent C, Bertholdt C, Rahouadj R, Morel O. Analysis of suction-based gripping strategies in wildlife towards future evolutions of the obstetrical suction cup. BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS 2022; 17:061003. [PMID: 36206746 DOI: 10.1088/1748-3190/ac9878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The design of obstetrical suction cups used for vacuum assisted delivery has not substantially evolved through history despite of its inherent limitations. The associated challenges concern both the decrease of risk of soft tissue damage and failure of instrumental delivery due to detachment of the cup. The present study firstly details some of the suction-based strategies that have been developed in wildlife in order to create and maintain an adhesive contact with potentially rough and uneven substratum in dry or wet environments. Such strategies have permitted the emergence of bioinspired suction-based devices in the fields of robotics or biomedical patches that are briefly reviewed. The objective is then to extend the observations of such suction-based strategies toward the development of innovative medical suction cups. We firstly conclude that the overall design, shape and materials of the suction cups could be largely improved. We also highlight that the addition of a patterned surface combined with a viscous fluid at the interface between the suction cup and scalp could significantly limit the detachment rate and the differential pressure required to exert a traction force. In the future, the development of a computational model including a detailed description of scalp properties should allow to experiment various designs of bioinspired suction cups.
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- Y Vallet
- CNRS UMR 7239 LEM3-Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- CNRS UMR 7239 LEM3-Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CHRU-NANCY, Pôle de la Femme, F-54000 Nancy, France
- IADI, INSERM U1254, Rue du Morvan, 54500 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- CNRS UMR 7239 LEM3-Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CHRU-NANCY, Pôle de la Femme, F-54000 Nancy, France
- IADI, INSERM U1254, Rue du Morvan, 54500 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Zhang Y, Wan X, Xu X, Teng P, Wang S. Recent progress of tree frog toe pads inspired wet adhesive materials. BIOSURFACE AND BIOTRIBOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1049/bsb2.12049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Yikai Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bio‐inspired Materials and Interface Science Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio‐inspired Materials and Interface Science Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio‐inspired Materials and Interface Science Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio‐inspired Materials and Interface Science Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio‐inspired Materials and Interface Science Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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Exceptional soft-tissue preservation of Jurassic Vampyronassa rhodanica provides new insights on the evolution and palaeoecology of vampyroteuthids. Sci Rep 2022; 12:8292. [PMID: 35739131 PMCID: PMC9225997 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12269-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Although soft tissues of coleoid cephalopods record key evolutionary adaptations, they are rarely preserved in the fossil record. This prevents meaningful comparative analyses between extant and fossil forms, as well as the development of a relative timescale for morphological innovations. However, unique 3-D soft tissue preservation of Vampyronassa rhodanica (Vampyromorpha) from the Jurassic Lagerstätte of La Voulte-sur-Rhône (Ardèche, France) provides unparalleled opportunities for the observation of these tissues in the oldest likely relative of extant Vampyroteuthis infernalis. Synchrotron X-ray microtomography and reconstruction of V. rhodanica allowed, for the first time, a high-resolution re-examination of external and internal morphology, and comparison with other fossil and extant species, including V. infernalis. The new data obtained demonstrate that some key V. infernalis characters, such as its unique type of sucker attachment, were already present in Jurassic taxa. Nonetheless, compared with the extant form, which is considered to be an opportunistic detritivore and zooplanktivore, many characters in V. rhodanica indicate a pelagic predatory lifestyle. The contrast in trophic niches between the two taxa is consistent with the hypothesis that these forms diversified in continental shelf environments prior to the appearance of adaptations in the Oligocene leading to their modern deep-sea mode of life.
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Lee HJ, Baik S, Hwang GW, Song JH, Kim DW, Park BY, Min H, Kim JK, Koh JS, Yang TH, Pang C. An Electronically Perceptive Bioinspired Soft Wet-Adhesion Actuator with Carbon Nanotube-Based Strain Sensors. ACS NANO 2021; 15:14137-14148. [PMID: 34425674 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c05130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The development of bioinspired switchable adhesive systems has promising solutions in various industrial/medical applications. Switchable and perceptive adhesion regardless of the shape or surface shape of the object is still challenging in dry and aquatic surroundings. We developed an electronic sensory soft adhesive device that recapitulates the attaching, mechanosensory, and decision-making capabilities of a soft adhesion actuator. The soft adhesion actuator of an artificial octopus sucker may precisely control its robust attachment against surfaces with various topologies in wet environments as well as a rapid detachment upon deflation. Carbon nanotube-based strain sensors are three-dimensionally coated onto the irregular surface of the artificial octopus sucker to mimic nerve-like functions of an octopus and identify objects via patterns of strain distribution. An integration with machine learning complements decision-making capabilities to predict the weight and center of gravity for samples with diverse shapes, sizes, and mechanical properties, and this function may be useful in turbid water or fragile environments, where it is difficult to utilize vision.
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- Heon Joon Lee
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
- Department SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, McGill University, Montreal H3A 2B4, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Data Science, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju-si 27469, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
- Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Gyunggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Cai C, Chen Z, Chen Y, Li H, Yang Z, Liu H. Mechanisms and applications of bioinspired underwater/wet adhesives. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20210521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Chao Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites School of Materials Science and Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites School of Materials Science and Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites School of Materials Science and Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites School of Materials Science and Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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- Department of Oral and Cranio‐maxillofacial Surgery Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology National Clinical Research Center of Stomatology Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites School of Materials Science and Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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Fu Y, Zhao J, Dong Y, Wang X. Dry Electrodes for Human Bioelectrical Signal Monitoring. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E3651. [PMID: 32610658 PMCID: PMC7374322 DOI: 10.3390/s20133651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bioelectrical or electrophysiological signals generated by living cells or tissues during daily physiological activities are closely related to the state of the body and organ functions, and therefore are widely used in clinical diagnosis, health monitoring, intelligent control and human-computer interaction. Ag/AgCl electrodes with wet conductive gels are widely used to pick up these bioelectrical signals using electrodes and record them in the form of electroencephalograms, electrocardiograms, electromyography, electrooculograms, etc. However, the inconvenience, instability and infection problems resulting from the use of gel with Ag/AgCl wet electrodes can't meet the needs of long-term signal acquisition, especially in wearable applications. Hence, focus has shifted toward the study of dry electrodes that can work without gels or adhesives. In this paper, a retrospective overview of the development of dry electrodes used for monitoring bioelectrical signals is provided, including the sensing principles, material selection, device preparation, and measurement performance. In addition, the challenges regarding the limitations of materials, fabrication technologies and wearable performance of dry electrodes are discussed. Finally, the development obstacles and application advantages of different dry electrodes are analyzed to make a comparison and reveal research directions for future studies.
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- Yulin Fu
- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, University Town of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China; (Y.F.); (X.W.)
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua University, University Town of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China;
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, University Town of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China; (Y.F.); (X.W.)
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, University Town of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China; (Y.F.); (X.W.)
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua University, University Town of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, China;
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Gong S, Yap LW, Zhu B, Cheng W. Multiscale Soft-Hard Interface Design for Flexible Hybrid Electronics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1902278. [PMID: 31468635 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201902278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Emerging next-generation soft electronics will require versatile properties functioning under mechanical compliance, which will involve the use of different types of materials. As a result, control over material interfaces (particularly soft/hard interfaces) has become crucial and is now attracting intensive worldwide research efforts. A series of material and structural interface designs has been devised to improve interfacial adhesion, preventing failure of electromechanical properties under mechanical deformation. Herein, different soft/hard interface design strategies at multiple length scales in the context of flexible hybrid electronics are reviewed. The crucial role of soft ligands and/or polymers in controlling the morphologies of active nanomaterials and stabilizing them is discussed, with a focus on understanding the soft/hard interface at the atomic/molecular scale. Larger nanoscopic and microscopic levels are also discussed, to scrutinize viable intrinsic and extrinsic interfacial designs with the purpose of promoting adhesion, stretchability, and durability. Furthermore, the macroscopic device/human interface as it relates to real-world applications is analyzed. Finally, a perspective on the current challenges and future opportunities in the development of truly seamlessly integrated soft wearable electronic systems is presented.
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- Shu Gong
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- The Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, Clayton, 151 Wellington Road, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- The Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, Clayton, 151 Wellington Road, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- The Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, Clayton, 151 Wellington Road, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- The Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, Clayton, 151 Wellington Road, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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González-Costa A, Fernández-Gago R, Carid S, Molist P. Mucus characterisation in the Octopus vulgaris skin throughout its life cycle. Anat Histol Embryol 2020; 49:502-510. [PMID: 32198901 DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The development of the epidermis of octopus, Octopus vulgaris, throughout its life cycle was studied by conventional staining and histochemical techniques using lectins. The mantle, the arm and the two parts of the suckers: the infundibulum and the acetabulum were analysed independently. With the exception of the suckers, the general morphology of the epidermis does not vary from the first days post-hatching to adulthood. In general terms, histochemical techniques do not indicate changes in the composition of glycoconjugates of the epidermis main cells, epithelial and secretory cells. The epithelial cells of the mantle and arm show positivity for mannose (ConA+) in their apical portions, indicating the presence of n-glycoproteins that, among other things, provide lubrication to the surface of the body. In the suckers, the apical surface of the infundibulum contains sulphated glycosaminoglycans of the N-acetylglucosamine type that provide adhesive properties. In addition to observing three types of mucocytes, m1 and m2 are characteristic of the mantle and arm, and m3 is found in the suckers. The paralarva epidermis is characterised by the presence of Kölliker's organs whose exact function is unknown. In this study, the absence of staining with alcian blue/periodic acid-Schiff(AB/PAS) prevents the possibility of attributing a secretory function. Nevertheless, the linkage of three lectins (WGA, LEL and GSL-I) in the fascicle of the organ suggests the presence of proteoglycans rich in N-acetylglucosamine that would mainly have a structural role.
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- Alba González-Costa
- Department of Functional Biology and Health Science, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Functional Biology and Health Science, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Functional Biology and Health Science, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Functional Biology and Health Science, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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Xi P, Cong Q, Xu J, Sun L. Surface movement mechanism of abalone and underwater adsorbability of its abdominal foot. BIOINSPIRED BIOMIMETIC AND NANOBIOMATERIALS 2019. [DOI: 10.1680/jbibn.18.00044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The abalone, a marine mollusk, inhabits fast-flowing rocky reefs. Its predation and crawling abilities strongly depend on the adhesion capacity of its abdominal foot. Here, the macroscopic and microscopic morphology of the abalone foot was observed. The foot is divided into four main regions, each having a large number of folds on the surface. The extensional ability of the folds is the source of the abalone’s locomotory power. A high-speed camera was used to photograph the movement of an abalone. It was found that two to three deep-yellow round fold areas appear and disappear periodically on the surface of the foot. The folds move forward with the movement of the abalone. This results in a crawling motion that ensures efficiency of movement and adaptability of the wide abdominal foot to adsorptive surfaces. According to underwater tensile testing of an abalone, the adhesion force of the foot is composed of suction force, capillary force, friction and an interlocking structure. Among them, suction force is the most important component of the adhesion force, and the other factors play an auxiliary and reinforcing role. The strong adhesivity and adhesion-based crawling motion of the abalone may inspire new design ideas and mechanisms for underwater suckers.
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- Peng Xi
- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Xi P, Cong Q, Xu J, Qiu K. Design, experiment and adsorption mechanism analysis of bionic sucker based on octopus sucker. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2019; 233:1250-1261. [PMID: 31617793 DOI: 10.1177/0954411919879358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The vacuum chuck is widely used in industrial and daily life. By observing the macroscopic and microscopic morphology of octopus sucker, it is found that the sucker surface has concave-convex continuous wave shape with large number of non-smooth morphologies. The sealing mechanism of octopus sucker is analyzed according to its surface morphology before and after adsorption, and the non-smooth morphology is found to greatly enhance the adsorption. Based on the bionics theory, the non-smooth surface morphology of octopus sucker is applied to improve the sucker adsorption. And the bionic suckers with three types of grooves are designed. According to the model of standard and bionic suckers, the sucker entities are obtained by the method of three-dimensional printing and casting. And the tensile tests of suckers are carried out. The stress of suckers is analyzed by finite element method, and the sealing mechanism is discussed. According to the test results, the bionic sucker has larger adsorption force. And the ring sucker possesses the best adsorption performance. Compared with the standard sucker, the maximum adsorption force of the bionic sucker is increased by 12.2% in the air and 25.2% underwater. The adsorption force of bionic sucker becomes larger with the increase in the groove number; when the groove number increases to a certain extent, the adsorption force becomes smaller. The deformation of non-smooth morphology during adsorption makes the bionic sucker have a larger contact area. That is the reason why the bionic sucker has good adsorption performance. The bionic design of sucker can provide a new method to improve its adsorption.
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- Peng Xi
- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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Baik S, Lee HJ, Kim DW, Kim JW, Lee Y, Pang C. Bioinspired Adhesive Architectures: From Skin Patch to Integrated Bioelectronics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1803309. [PMID: 30773697 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201803309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The attachment phenomena of various hierarchical architectures found in nature have extensively drawn attention for developing highly biocompatible adhesive on skin or wet inner organs without any chemical glue. Structural adhesive systems have become important to address the issues of human-machine interactions by smart outer/inner organ-attachable devices for diagnosis and therapy. Here, advances in designs of biologically inspired adhesive architectures are reviewed in terms of distinct structural properties, attachment mechanisms to biosurfaces by physical interactions, and noteworthy fabrication methods. Recent demonstrations of bioinspired adhesive architectures as adhesive layers for medical applications from skin patches to multifunctional bioelectronics are presented. To conclude, current challenges and prospects on potential applications are also briefly discussed.
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- Sangyul Baik
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science & Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Medical adhesives that are strong, easy to apply and biocompatible are promising alternatives to sutures and staples in a large variety of surgical and clinical procedures. Despite progress in the development and regulatory approval of adhesives for use in the clinic, adhesion to wet tissue remains challenging. Marine organisms have evolved a diverse set of highly effective wet adhesive approaches that have inspired the design of new medical adhesives. Here we provide an overview of selected marine animals and their chemical and physical adhesion strategies, the state of clinical translation of adhesives inspired by these organisms, and target applications where marine-inspired adhesives can have a significant impact. We will focus on medical adhesive polymers inspired by mussels, sandcastle worms, and cephalopods, emphasize the history of bioinspired medical adhesives from the peer reviewed and patent literature, and explore future directions including overlooked sources of bioinspiration and materials that exploit multiple bioinspired strategies.
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- Diederik W. R. Balkenende
- Departments of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-1760, USA
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- Departments of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-1760, USA
- University of California, Berkeley–University of California, San Francisco Graduate Program in Bioengineering, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Departments of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-1760, USA
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States
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Sholl N, Moss A, Kier WM, Mohseni K. A Soft End Effector Inspired by Cephalopod Suckers and Augmented by a Dielectric Elastomer Actuator. Soft Robot 2019; 6:356-367. [DOI: 10.1089/soro.2018.0059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Nick Sholl
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
- Institute for Networked Autonomous Systems, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
- Institute for Networked Autonomous Systems, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
- Institute for Networked Autonomous Systems, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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Qiao S, Wang L, Ha KH, Lu N. Suction effects of craters under water. SOFT MATTER 2018; 14:8509-8520. [PMID: 30349915 DOI: 10.1039/c8sm01601a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Octopus-inspired cratered surfaces have recently emerged as a new class of reusable physical adhesives. Preload-dependent adhesion and enhanced adhesion under water distinguish them from the well-studied gecko-inspired pillared surfaces. Despite growing experimental evidence, modeling frameworks and mechanistic understanding of cratered surfaces are still very limited. We recently developed a framework to evaluate suction forces produced by isolated craters in air. In this paper, we focus on underwater craters. The suction force-preload relation predicted by this framework has been validated by experiments carried out with an incompressible fluid under small and moderate preloads. Our model breaks down under a large preload due to multiple possible reasons including liquid vaporization. A direct comparison between liquid and air-filled craters has been carried out and the dependence on the depth of water has been revealed. We find that the suction forces generated by underwater craters scale with the specimen modulus but exhibit non-monotonic dependence on the aspect ratio of the craters.
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- Shutao Qiao
- Center for Mechanics of Solids, Structures and Materials, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, the University of Texas at Austin, 210 E. 24th St, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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Tunable Adhesion for Bio-Integrated Devices. MICROMACHINES 2018; 9:mi9100529. [PMID: 30424462 PMCID: PMC6215118 DOI: 10.3390/mi9100529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 10/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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With the rapid development of bio-integrated devices and tissue adhesives, tunable adhesion to soft biological tissues started gaining momentum. Strong adhesion is desirable when used to efficiently transfer vital signals or as wound dressing and tissue repair, whereas weak adhesion is needed for easy removal, and it is also the essential step for enabling repeatable use. Both the physical and chemical properties (e.g., moisture level, surface roughness, compliance, and surface chemistry) vary drastically from the skin to internal organ surfaces. Therefore, it is important to strategically design the adhesive for specific applications. Inspired largely by the remarkable adhesion properties found in several animal species, effective strategies such as structural design and novel material synthesis were explored to yield adhesives to match or even outperform their natural counterparts. In this mini-review, we provide a brief overview of the recent development of tunable adhesives, with a focus on their applications toward bio-integrated devices and tissue adhesives.
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Tang Y, Zhang Q, Lin G, Yin J. Switchable Adhesion Actuator for Amphibious Climbing Soft Robot. Soft Robot 2018; 5:592-600. [PMID: 29957129 DOI: 10.1089/soro.2017.0133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Climbing soft robots are of tremendous interest in both science and engineering due to their potential applications in intelligent surveillance, inspection, maintenance, and detection under environments away from the ground. The challenge lies in the design of a fast, robust, switchable adhesion actuator to easily attach and detach the vertical surfaces. Here, we propose a new design of pneumatic-actuated bioinspired soft adhesion actuator working both on ground and under water. It is composed of extremely soft bilayer structures with an embedded spiral pneumatic channel resting on top of a base layer with a cavity. Rather than the traditional way of directly pumping air out of the cavity for suction in hard polymer-based adhesion actuator, we inflate air into the top spiral channel to deform into a stable 3D dome shape for achieving negative pressure in the cavity. The characterization of the maximum shear adhesion force of the proposed soft adhesion actuator shows strong and rapid reversible adhesion on multiple types of smooth and semi-smooth surfaces. Based on the switchable adhesion actuator, we design and fabricate a novel load-carrying amphibious climbing soft robot (ACSR) by combining with a soft bending actuator. We demonstrate that it can operate on a wide range of foreign horizontal and vertical surfaces including dry, wet, slippery, smooth, and semi-smooth ones on ground and also under water with certain load-carrying capability. We show that the vertical climbing speed can reach about 286 mm/min (1.6 body length/min) while carrying over 200 g object (over 5 times the weight of ACSR itself) during climbing on ground and under water. This research could largely push the boundaries of soft robot capabilities and multifunctionality in window cleaning and underwater inspection under harsh environment.
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- Yichao Tang
- Applied Mechanics of Materials Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Applied Mechanics of Materials Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Applied Mechanics of Materials Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Applied Mechanics of Materials Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sareh S, Althoefer K, Li M, Noh Y, Tramacere F, Sareh P, Mazzolai B, Kovac M. Anchoring like octopus: biologically inspired soft artificial sucker. J R Soc Interface 2018; 14:rsif.2017.0395. [PMID: 29070591 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2017.0395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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This paper presents a robotic anchoring module, a sensorized mechanism for attachment to the environment that can be integrated into robots to enable or enhance various functions such as robot mobility, remaining on location or its ability to manipulate objects. The body of the anchoring module consists of two portions with a mechanical stiffness transition from hard to soft. The hard portion is capable of containing vacuum pressure used for actuation while the soft portion is highly conformable to create a seal to contact surfaces. The module is integrated with a single sensory unit which exploits a fibre-optic sensing principle to seamlessly measure proximity and tactile information for use in robot motion planning as well as measuring the state of firmness of its anchor. In an experiment, a variable set of physical loads representing the weights of potential robot bodies were attached to the module and its ability to maintain the anchor was quantified under constant and variable vacuum pressure signals. The experiment shows the effectiveness of the module in quantifying the state of firmness of the anchor and discriminating between different amounts of physical loads attached to it. The proposed anchoring module can enable many industrial and medical applications where attachment to environment is of crucial importance for robot control.
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- Sina Sareh
- Design Robotics, School of Design, Royal College of Art, London, UK
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- Advanced Robotics @ Queen Mary (ARQ), Faculty of Science & Engineering, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Institute of Intelligent Measurement & Instrument, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an People's Republic of China
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- Centre for Robotics Research, Department of Informatics, King's College London, London, UK
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- Center for Micro-BioRobotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Pontedera, Italy
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- Aerial Robotics Laboratory, Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Center for Micro-BioRobotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Pontedera, Italy
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- Aerial Robotics Laboratory, Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Qiao S, Wang L, Jeong H, Rodin GJ, Lu N. Suction effects in cratered surfaces. J R Soc Interface 2018; 14:rsif.2017.0377. [PMID: 29021159 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2017.0377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 09/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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It has been shown experimentally that cratered surfaces may have better adhesion properties than flat ones. However, the suction effect produced by the craters, which may be chiefly responsible for the improved adhesion, has not been properly modelled. This paper combines experimental, numerical simulation and analytical approaches towards developing a framework for quantifying the suction effect produced by isolated craters and cratered surfaces. The modelling approach emphasizes the essential role of large elastic deformation, while the airflow dynamics, microscopic mechanisms, like surface tension and air permeation, and rate-dependence are neglected. This approach is validated using experimental data for isolated hemi-spherical craters. The modelling approach is further applied to spherical cap (not necessarily hemi-spherical) craters with the objective of identifying optimal geometric and material properties, as well as the minimum preload necessary for attaining the maximum suction force. It is determined that stiff polymers with deep craters are capable of producing large suction forces. For soft materials, central to biomedical applications, large suction forces can be attained by reinforcing deep craters with thin stiff layers. Parametric optimization studies of reinforced craters reveal that some of them perform beyond common expectations. However, those high-performance reinforced craters are prone to surface instabilities, and therefore the practical use of such craters may be problematic.
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- Shutao Qiao
- Center for Mechanics of Solids, Structures and Materials, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Center for Mechanics of Solids, Structures and Materials, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Center for Mechanics of Solids, Structures and Materials, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA .,Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.,Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Center for Mechanics of Solids, Structures and Materials, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA .,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.,Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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Baik S, Kim DW, Park Y, Lee TJ, Ho Bhang S, Pang C. A wet-tolerant adhesive patch inspired by protuberances in suction cups of octopi. Nature 2017; 546:396-400. [DOI: 10.1038/nature22382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 256] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lee H, Um DS, Lee Y, Lim S, Kim HJ, Ko H. Octopus-Inspired Smart Adhesive Pads for Transfer Printing of Semiconducting Nanomembranes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2016; 28:7457-7465. [PMID: 27322886 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201601407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2016] [Revised: 05/15/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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By mimicking muscle actuation to control cavity-pressure-induced adhesion of octopus suckers, smart adhesive pads are developed in which the thermoresponsive actuation of a hydrogel layer on elastomeric microcavity pads enables excellent switchable adhesion in response to a thermal stimulus (maximum adhesive strength: 94 kPa, adhesion switching ratio: ≈293 for temperature change between 22 and 61 °C).
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- Hochan Lee
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan Metropolitan City, 689-798, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan Metropolitan City, 689-798, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan Metropolitan City, 689-798, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan Metropolitan City, 689-798, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Spintronics, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 136-791, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan Metropolitan City, 689-798, Republic of Korea.
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- Patrick Flammang
- Biology of Marine Organisms and Biomimetics, Research Institute for Biosciences, University of Mons—UMONS, 23 Place du Parc, Mons 7000, Belgium
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- Unidade de Investigação em Ciências Orais e Biomédicas, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Cidade Universitária, Lisboa 1649-003, Portugal
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