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The Wettability and Mechanism of Geometric Non-Smooth Structure of Dragonfly Wing Surface

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Scanning electron microscope and optical contact angle measuring instruments were used to investigate the microstructure and wettability of geometric non-smooth structure of dragonfly wing surface. Results show that the geometric non-smooth structure of dragonfly wing surface is one part of epicuticle, some organic solvents can effectively dissolve the main ingredient of non-smooth structure. The hydrophobicity of dragonfly wing surface is induced by the co-coupling of the non-smooth structure and the waxy layer covering.

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  1. Key Laboratory of Terrain-Machine Bionics Engineering (Ministry of Education, China), Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China

    Yan-ling Wan, Qian Cong, Xiao-jun Wang & Zhen Yan

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Wan, Yl., Cong, Q., Wang, Xj. et al. The Wettability and Mechanism of Geometric Non-Smooth Structure of Dragonfly Wing Surface. J Bionic Eng 5 (Suppl 1), 40–45 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6529(08)60070-0

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