Self-repairing membranes for inflatable structures inspired by a rapid wound sealing process of climbing plants
@article{Rampf2011SelfrepairingMF, title={Self-repairing membranes for inflatable structures inspired by a rapid wound sealing process of climbing plants}, author={Markus Rampf and Olga Speck and Thomas Speck and Rolf H. Luchsinger}, journal={Journal of Bionic Engineering}, year={2011}, volume={8}, pages={242-250} }
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