... of commercially developed adhesives used in the healthcare, photovoltaics and aerospace industries. It then considers biomimetic adhesive research, specifically dry adhesives which mimic the principles of gecko adhesion and wet adhesives based on the chemistry which underpins mussel adhesion. Finally, brief...

...Robert Bogue Purpose This paper aims to provide an insight into recent developments in adhesive technology. Design/methodology/approach Following a brief introduction, this paper discusses recent developments in biomimetic adhesives, the use of nanomaterials and “smart” adhesive technology...