• NANOMECHANICAL TESTING OF DIATOMS 

      Bjørnøy, Sindre Hove (Master thesis, 2012)
      A test scheme to test micro-beams from diatom frustule has been developed. The method is capable of testing both complete beams and beams made from the individual layers of the frustule. The biosilica is shown to be a very ...
    • Wetting Properties of Springtail Cuticles: A Quantitative Analysis 

      Sandnes, Runar (Master thesis, 2012)
      With the prospect of producing superhydrophobic and mechanically stable biomimetic surfaces, the water repellent properties of springtail cuticles are investigated quantitatively. The analysis is based on apparent contact ...