Kiel University scientists develop UV light-controlled intelligent adhesive material which can be used to transport tiny 3D objects

Briefing

Kiel University scientists develop UV light-controlled intelligent adhesive material which can be used to transport tiny 3D objects

April 21, 2017

Briefing

  • New Adhesive Material – Kiel University scientists drew inspiration from ability of geckos to walk upside down to create UV light-controlled adhesive material that can lift and transport small 3D objects
  • Elastic Structure – Exhibits two components, including adhesive material and liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) plastic made from azobenzene molecules, that bend when illuminated by UV light, giving it elastic characteristics
  • How It Works – Adhesive material picks up object to be transferred, then detaches from object, letting object go, when it bends by UV light
  • Applications – Envisioned to be utilized in building sensitive sensors and micro-computer chips for robotics, medical technology and industry applications

Accelerator

Sector

Healthcare/Health Sciences, Information Technology

Organization

Kiel University

Source

Original Publication Date

February 15, 2017

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