The use of antibacterial and antifouling materials is widely being investigated to combat the
increasing risk associated with bacterial infections and the evolution of drug‐resistant …

Rose is a beautiful and fragrant plant with a variety of medicinal and substance uses.
Various parts of rose such as fruits, flowers, leaves, and bark can be used in various product …

Over the past few decades, superhydrophobic coatings (SHCs) are the main attraction for
scientists and researchers due to their various applications in different fields, such as …

Large slip length at the solid-liquid interface is key factor in the performance of hydrostatic
bearings. A superhydrophobic biomimetic-structured surface enables the surface with partial …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are soft phase-changing solids that exhibit large reversible
contractions upon heating, Goldstone-like soft modes, and resultant microstructural …

Stimulus-responsive dry adhesives, inspired by the adhesive mechanisms displayed by the
fibrillar structures present on the feet of geckos, have emerged as a promising area of …

Oil film vortex severely reduces the stability of hydrostatic bearings. A solid-liquid interface
with drag and slip properties can weaken the oil film vortex of the bearing. Here, a combined …

The hierarchical structure represents a significant approach to enhance the Cassie stability
on superhydrophobic hydrostatic bearing surfaces. However, the preparation of a robust …

Propolis, a naturally sticky substance used by bees to secure their hives and protect the
colony from pathogens, presents a fascinating challenge. Despite its adhesive nature …

Nature offers unique examples that help humans produce artificial systems which mimic
specific functions of living organisms and provide solutions to complex technical problems of …