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Dry glue

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Dry glue is a form of adhesive based around the priciple or Van Der Waals forces, the same forces are used by the feet of geckos to allow them to scale sheer surfaces. The structure of the glue is based upon carbon nanotubes. [1]

References

  1. ^ Reuters (Julie Steenhuysen), Reuters.com, "Gecko-like glue is said to be stickiest yet". 9 October, 2008. Accessed 8 November, 2009. [1]