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Abstract
Abstract Drawing inspiration from nature for the design of new technological solutions and smart materials constitutes an important development area for engineers and researchers in many disciplines. Biomimetic materials design brings numerous benefits, especially the possibility of implementing promising interdisciplinary projects based on effective existing solutions that have emerged in the course of natural evolution. A major aspect of biomimetic materials design, especially relevant to protective gloves, is the identification of an optimum combination of the physicochemical properties and microstructural characteristics of a surface with a view to its potential applications. Properties such as wetting and adhesion can be adjusted by modifications of the surface morphology both on micro- and nanoscales. From the standpoint of the occupational safety performance of polymeric protective gloves, biomimetic materials should exhibit two crucial properties: reversible adhesion (via a large number of contact points) and hydrophobicity (water repellence). This review analyzes the superhydrophobic and reversible adhesion patterns found in nature that can be used to improve the properties of polymeric protective gloves with major commercial implications.
期刊介绍:
Only few journals deal with textile research at an international and global level complying with the highest standards.
Autex Research Journal has the aim to play a leading role in distributing scientific and technological research results on textiles publishing original and innovative papers after peer reviewing, guaranteeing quality and excellence.
Everybody dedicated to textiles and textile related materials is invited to submit papers and to contribute to a positive and appealing image of this Journal.