SBIR PHASE I: Functional Nanostructures Through Spontaneous Emulsification and Self-Assembly

这个小企业创新研究第一阶段项目探索了一种新颖且廉价的合成、制造和加工路线的可行性，以高速创建纳米结构。该方法专门针对合成合成壁虎垫。壁虎具有非凡的能力，可以通过脚垫上的干燥纳米结构粘附在表面上。这些纳米结构非常灵活且数量众多，以至于产生了一个大气压量级的应力。这允许爬上墙壁并倒挂在天花板上。第一阶段和第二阶段如果成功，将为粘合剂制造商提供合成壁虎垫。 该项目的商业应用包括玩具、服装和鞋子，以及任何需要干燥、自清洁粘合剂的应用。

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project explores the feasibility of a novel and inexpensive synthesis, fabrication and processing route for creating nanostructures at high rates. The approach specifically targets synthesizing synthetic gecko pads. Geckos have the unusual ability to adhere to surfaces with a dry nanostructure found on the pads of their feet. These nanostructures are so flexible and numerous that stresses on the order of one atmosphere result. This permits walking up walls and hanging upside down on ceilings. Phase I and Phase II, if successful, will provide adhesive manufacturers with synthetic gecko pads. The commercial applications of this project include toys, clothing, and shoes, and any application that requires a dry, self-cleaning adhesive.