LiNaBioFluid intends to laser-fabricate biomimetic surfaces with unique wetting qualities inspired by the hierarchical micro- and/or nano-structures of animal integument.
LiNaBioFluid will use self-organizing laser processing to imitate the topography and wetting qualities of bark insect and moisture collecting lizard integument. This biomimetic exploitation of wetting effects could lead to substantially new technical improvements, including reduced friction and wear in lubricants.