INVESTIGADORES
FAVRET Eduardo Alfredo
artículos
Título:
RIMAPS Image Analysis of Biological and Technical Non-Wettable Surfaces
Autor/es:
FAVRET E.; LÖTHMAN P.
Revista:
Microscopy and Analysis
Editorial:
JOHN WILEY & SONS INC
Referencias:
Año: 2007 vol. 21 p. 7 - 9
ISSN:
0958-1952
Resumen:
Multifunctional surfaces in biology and technology often exhibit various combined features such as self-cleaning, mechanical stability, sensing or catalytic properties. In a biomimetic approach it is of great interest to characterise biological and technical surfaces in order to mimic their properties. In this study we have used the RIMAPS technique to examine the topographical patterns of non-wettable surfaces. The surfaces analysed were rough copper samples and plant leaves. Strong similarities between both kinds of surfaces and the main directions on their topography have been identified. This simple and rapid examination could become important for industrial implementation and enhance biomimetic transfer.
