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Area of Science:

  • Biomimetics and Bioinspired Design
  • Surface Engineering
  • Tribology and Interfacial Mechanics

Background:

  • Gastropod radular teeth are natural microscale cutting tools.
  • Understanding geometry's role in their performance is crucial for designing artificial surfaces.
  • Limited experimental data exists on shape-performance relationships for these structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how specific geometric variations in biomimetic radular teeth affect interfacial mechanics and material removal.
  • To establish quantitative shape-performance relationships for bioinspired abrasive interfaces.
  • To identify key geometric parameters governing the efficiency of microscale cutting elements.

Main Methods:

  • Stereolithography was used to print biomimetic tooth arrays based on *Spekia zonata* radula.
  • Tooth stiffness was measured via bending tests.
  • Interfacial performance was evaluated using a pull-through assay in agarose gels of varying stiffness.
  • Force and removed mass were continuously recorded.

Main Results:

  • Marginal tooth geometries exhibited higher stiffness and removed more substrate than central variants.
  • Material removal did not proportionally increase with applied work in stiffer substrates, especially for central teeth.
  • Performance was strongly correlated with active engagement, not solely work done.
  • Geometry-limited contact regimes were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Tooth geometry dictates stiffness and engagement, which are key parameters for efficient abrasive interfaces.
  • Biomimetic design can leverage these geometric principles for advanced surface systems.
  • Findings provide a foundation for optimizing bioinspired cutting and scraping tools.