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

Briefing

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	Advanced Materials
Sector	Healthcare/Health Sciences, Information Technology
Organization	Kiel University
Source	"Researchers in Kiel can control adhesive material remotely with light," Kiel University Press Releases, http://www.uni-kiel.de/; "Adhesive material controlled remotely using light," Photonics.com, http://www.photonics.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	February 15, 2017

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