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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 27, 2011 - Issue 10
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Fouling of nanostructured insect cuticle: adhesion of natural and artificial contaminants

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Pages 1125-1137 | Received 11 Sep 2011, Accepted 27 Oct 2011, Published online: 14 Nov 2011

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