The Bionic Anti-Adhesion Study of the Clay on Caterpillar Surface

Abstract:

With analysis of the phenomenon that clay adsorb to the caterpillar surface, a new idea focused on improvement in the surface topography of caterpillar to decrease adhesion of clay is presented on the basis of inspiration from the biological hydrophobic phenomenon and perspective of bionics. The surface topography with papillary structure of caterpillar surface is designed on the basis of Lotus-leaf-likes surface with analysis of its microstructure in accordance with similarity principle. The new structure could effectively prevent clay from adhering to caterpillar surface. A model of the new structure is also built.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 727-728)
• Pages: 525-528
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.727-728.525
• Online since: January 2015
• Authors: Jing Li, Feng Du*, Hai Jiang, Qiang Li
• Keywords: Anti-Adhesive, Bionic Structure, Caterpillar Surface, Clay

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