Inspired by the feet of the gecko lizard, researchers have tweaked a conventional plasma etching chamber so that it can make reusable adhesives that could have applications in the semiconductor industry.
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Wang, Z. Sticky but not messy. Nature Nanotech 4, 407–408 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.135
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