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Correction: Controlling wet adhesion with elasticity.

Camille Duprat¹, Suzie Protière²

¹LadHyX, CNRS, École Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, UMR 7646, 91128 Palaiseau, France. camille.duprat@ladhyx.polytechnique.fr.

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This correction clarifies findings on controlling wet adhesion using elasticity. It ensures accurate understanding of how material properties influence adhesive forces in soft materials.

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Area of Science:

Soft Matter Physics
Materials Science
Adhesion Science

Context:

The original study explored the relationship between material elasticity and wet adhesion.
Understanding and controlling adhesion is crucial for various applications, from micro-robotics to biomedical devices.

Purpose:

To correct specific details and ensure the accuracy of the published findings.
To provide a precise account of how elasticity governs wet adhesion in soft materials.

Summary:

The correction addresses specific points within the original publication regarding the control of wet adhesion.
It reaffirms the importance of elastic properties in dictating adhesive forces, particularly in wet environments.

Impact:

Ensures the scientific record is accurate for researchers in soft matter and adhesion.
Facilitates reliable application of principles governing wet adhesion in engineering and design.