Engineering Micropatterned Dry Adhesives: From Contact Theory to Handling Applications

Abstract: Reversible adhesion is the key functionality to grip, place, and release objects nondestructively. Inspired by nature, micropatterned dry adhesives are promising candidates for this purpose and have attracted the attention of research groups worldwide. Their enhanced adhesion compared to nonpatterned surfaces is frequently demonstrated. An important conclusion is that the contact mechanics involved is at least as important as the surface energy and chemistry. In this paper, the roles of the contact geometry and mechanical properties are reviewed. With a focus on applications, the effects of substrate roughness and of temperature variations, and the long‐term performance of micropatterned adhesives are discussed. The paper provides a link between the current, detailed understanding of micropatterned adhesives and emerging applications.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Engineering Micropatterned Dry Adhesives: From Contact Theory to Handling Applications ; volume:28 ; number:28 ; year:2018 ; extent:15 ; Advanced functional materials ; 28, Heft 28 (2018) (gesamt 15)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Hensel, René ; Moh, Karsten ; Arzt, Eduard

Further information

• DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201800865
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022081808023534941821
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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