Experiment evaluates the involvement of calcium ions in the protein-mediated attachment of a marine organism to submerged ...

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 ...

While sticky notes and adhesive tape are easy to apply to a surface, they are challenging to take off. Adhesion hysteresis is a phenomenon that is mostly seen in soft, elastic materials: adhesive ...

(Nanowerk News) As Americans gear up for winter, many will face one of their toughest foes: ice. From delaying flights to making roads slippery, ice accumulation on surfaces wreaks havoc in many ways.

“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 ...