Biomimetic modular adhesive complex: materials, methods and applications therefore
US8563117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/28
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nano-scale or micro-scale adhesive structures comprising an array of nano-fabricated, pillars, the pillars having coated upon, or having disposed on a working surface thereof, a protein-mimetic, marine-adhesive coating. Methods of fabricating the nano-scale pillars, synthesis of the protein-mimetic coating or wet adhesive and application of the adhesive to the pillars are described.
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