Bibliograph

Sticky, the secret science of surfaces, Laurie Winkless

Type

Label

Sticky, the secret science of surfaces, Laurie Winkless

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 313-326) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sticky

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1237750265

Responsibility statement

Laurie Winkless

Sub title

the secret science of surfaces

Summary

"In Sticky, Laurie Winkless explores some of the ways that friction shapes both the manufactured and natural worlds, and describes how our understanding of surface science has given us an ability to manipulate stickiness, down to the level of a single atom"--, Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Hello -- To stick or not to stick -- A gecko's grip -- Gone swimming -- Flying high -- Hit the road -- These shaky isles -- Break the ice -- The human touch -- Close contact

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