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Enhancing Adhesion of Elastomeric Composites through Facile Patterning of Surface Discontinuities
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2014)
  • Samuel A. Pendergraph, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
  • Michael D. Bartlett, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
  • Kenneth R. Carter, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
  • Alfred J. Crosby, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
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Abstract
Patterning interfaces can provide enhanced adhesion over a projected
area. However, careful consideration of the material properties and geometry must be
applied to provide successful reversible adhesives. We present a simple method to use
patterned, elastomeric fabric composites to enhance the shear adhesion strength by
nearly 40% compared to a non-patterned sample. We describe how this enhancement
depends on the pattern geometry, the velocity dependence of the adhesive materials,
and the controlled displacement rate applied to the interface. Through these
observations, we discuss strategies for improving reversible adhesives.
Keywords
  • adhesion,
  • patterning,
  • lithography,
  • composites
Disciplines
Publication Date
2014
DOI
10.1021/am5006546
Publisher Statement
Copyright 2014 American Chemical Society. Posted with permission.
Citation Information
Samuel A. Pendergraph, Michael D. Bartlett, Kenneth R. Carter and Alfred J. Crosby. "Enhancing Adhesion of Elastomeric Composites through Facile Patterning of Surface Discontinuities" ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces Vol. 6 Iss. 9 (2014) p. 6845 - 6850
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