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Biological motion systems are highly adapted micromechanical units. Due to the long evolution period these systems exhibit an optimum combination of mechanical (stability, elasticity) and tribological (friction, adhesion, wear) properties. Therefore, biological systems are excellent candidates as model systems for the design of new materials and for micromechanical applications.
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Scherge, M., Gorb, S.S. (2001). Samples, Sample Preparation and Tester Setup. In: Biological Micro- and Nanotribology. NanoScience and Technology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04431-5_8
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