Vertical Fibrous Morphology and Structure-Function Relationship in Natural and Biomimetic Suction-Based Adhesion Discs

Siwei Su; Siqi Wang; Lei Li; Zhexin Xie; Fuchao Hao; Jinliang Xu; Shaokai Wang; Juan Guan; Li Wen

doi:10.1016/j.matt.2020.01.018

Vertical Fibrous Morphology and Structure-Function Relationship in Natural and Biomimetic Suction-Based Adhesion Discs

Siwei Su
, Siqi Wang
, Lei Li
, Zhexin Xie
, Fuchao Hao
, Jinliang Xu
, Shaokai Wang
, Juan Guan^*
, Li Wen

^*Corresponding author for this work

Beihang University

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Abstract

Soft yet robust adhesive structural materials are demanded for a variety of robotic applications in the aquatic environment. This work reveals the unique fibrous structure in the suction disc of the remora suckerfish, then designs and engineers a biomimetic prototype for suction-based adhesion. Fundamentally, the work proposes that the vertical fibrous structure enables anisotropic mechanical properties and enhanced adhesion performance in suction discs. Such a relationship is validated via the biomimetic prototypes with vertical nylon fibers embedded in a soft silicone matrix. The work offers new insights into the natural adhesion mechanisms and may revolutionize the design of suction-based adhesive devices for aquatic use.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1207-1221
Number of pages	15
Journal	Matter
Volume	2
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matt.2020.01.018
State	Published - 6 May 2020

Keywords

MAP3: Understanding
adhesion
anisotropy
composite
electrostatic flocking
mechanical property
morphology
remora
soft tissue

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