Interactions induced by electromagnetic fluctuations, such as van der Waals and Casimir
forces, are of universal nature present at any length scale between any types of systems …

The peeling apart of layered materials is common in nature and has been used by humans
in myriad applications since prehistoric times. Over the past century, a wide range of peel …

Provides an in-depth and even treatment of the three pillars of computational intelligence
and how they relate to one another This book covers the three fundamental topics that form …

While it is generally accepted that van der Waals (vdW) forces govern gecko adhesion,
several studies indicate contributions from non-vdW forces and highlight the importance of …

Although we now have thousands of studies focused on the nano-, micro-, and whole-
animal mechanics of gecko adhesion on clean, dry substrates, we know relatively little about …

Suction based attachment systems for pick and place handling of fragile objects like glass
plates or optical lenses are energy-consuming and noisy and fail at reduced air pressure …

The natural clinging ability of geckos has inspired hundreds of studies seeking design
principles that could be applied to creating synthetic adhesives with the same performance …

Geckos possess a superlative climbing adaptation in the form of hierarchical arrays of
adhesive nanostructures on the underside of their toes. These structures permit rapid …

Mass spectrometry is now an indispensable tool for lipid analysis and is arguably the driving
force in the renaissance of lipid research. In its various forms, mass spectrometry is uniquely …

Recently, there has been significant interest in develo** dry adhesives mimicking the
gecko adhesive system, which offers several advantages compared to conventional …