A research team discovers universal mechanism that leads to adhesion hysteresis in soft materials. Through a combination of experimental observations and simulations, the team demonstrated that ...

New research finds the missing link between soft surface adhesion and the roughness of the hard surface it touches. The key to this foundational discovery is a close look at the rough surface itself ...

Silicone adhesives, along with primers, flame treatment, or plasma treatment, can be used to adhere low-surface-energy plastics to high-strength metals. For this article, several low-surface-energy ...

The cells of all animals—including humans—are characterized by their ability to adhere particularly well to surfaces in their environment. This mechanically stable adhesion enables the development of ...

When optimized and verified through reliable testing, plasma is an effective way to change the chemical composition of the surface of a material that is to be bonded. Source, all images | BTG Labs ...

insights from industryRohit RamnathSenior Product EngineerMaster Bond Inc. In this interview AZoM talks to Rohit Ramnath, Senior Product Engineer from Master Bond, about surface preparation, and why ...

Bathroom accessories mounted on tile walls often fall off if not mounted correctly. This is because the moisture in the bathroom weakens the surface adhesion. Conversely, mussels boast amazing ...

Researchers show how blister shapes in atomically thin materials like graphene can be used to map pressure, membrane tension, and surface adhesion. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Anyone who has ever struggled ...

“Our findings will make it possible to specifically control the adhesion properties of soft materials through surface roughness,” says Sanner. “They will also allow new and improved applications to be ...