Definition of "nanofibres" [nanofibres]

• Plural form of nanofibre. (noun)

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• "Their work exploits the way certain peptide sequences can be made to self-assemble into mesh-like sheets of "nanofibres" when immersed in salt solutions."
• "Researchers are developing adhesives that draw inspiration from the nanofibres in the hairs on a gecko's footthat allow the lizards to cling upside down on inclined surfaces."
• "They've drawn inspiration from nanofibres in the geckos' foot hairs, which allow the lizards to cling upside down on inclined surfaces, and the nanoscale structures used by mussels to "glue" themselves to rocks despite being underwater."