Abstract:
Composite pillar structures, in particular for adhesion to soft and rough surfaces, include in the longitudinal direction at least one region with lower elasticity modulus and at least one region with higher elasticity modulus. The region with lower elasticity modulus preferably includes an end face, wherein the two regions adjoin one another.
Abstract:
Unique designs, devices, systems, materials and fabrication methods are provided including adhesive closure devices that are easily released and are suitable for extended/repeated use in a variety of applications.
Abstract:
The invention provides unique releasable adhesive devices and related methods that are capable of simultaneously adhering to two or multiple target surfaces of various nature and allow high load capacity, are reusable, easy release and suitable for extended and repeated use.
Abstract:
Provided herein are the polymers shown below. The value n is a positive integer. R1 is an organic group, and each R2 is H or a chemisorbed group, with at least one R2 being a chemisorbed group. The polymer may be a nanostructured film. Also provided herein is a method of: converting a di-p-xylylene paracyclophane dimer to a reactive vapor of monomers; depositing the reactive vapor onto a substrate held at an angle relative to the vapor flux to form nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film; reacting the film with an agent to form hydrogen atoms that are reactive with a precursor of a chemisorbed group, if the film does not contain the hydrogen atoms; and reacting the hydrogen atoms with the precursor. Also provided herein is a device having a nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film on a pivotable substrate. The film has directional hydrophobic or oleophobic properties and directional adhesive properties.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to frames of framed products that are hanged, connected with reusable stickiness (adhesive) to hang and rehang on different surfaces. The present invention also includes gecko adhesive on the front of the frame for hanging the products in the gecko frame. While the gecko's “glue” holds the frame strongly in one direction, one can easily pull the gecko frame to the other direction and remove to hang the frame again. Due to the gecko frame no nails needed hence not damaging the wall and no residue leftovers, as well the shape of the frame can be changed and not necessarily symmetric. The present invention also include a frame that has reusable adhesive made out of carbon nanotubes mimicking a gecko foot. realizing a frame hanged on different surfaces without leaving any residue or be hanged by a nail, rather by a special “glue” or any other glue product which doesn't leave residue, reusable, easy to use and doesn't wear off even in dusty or damp conditions.
Abstract:
Methods of forming dry adhesives including a method of making a dry adhesive including applying a liquid polymer to the second end of the stem, molding the liquid polymer on the stem in a mold, wherein the mold includes a recess having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the second end of the stem, curing the liquid polymer in the mold to form a tip at the second end of the stem, wherein the tip includes a second layer stem; corresponding to the recess in the mold, and removing the tip from the mold after the liquid polymer cures.
Abstract:
One embodiment of the invention includes a shape memory polymer which functions similar to a traditional mechanical clamp. A shape memory polymer may exhibit adhesive properties when heated above its glass transition temperature. The shape memory polymers may function as a reversible dry adhesive clamp.
Abstract:
A bonding member includes a base and a protrusion that protrudes from a surface of the base and that has an end face adhering to a substrate with a surface force between the end face and the substrate. Δγ1c and Δγ2c differ from each other so as to satisfy G1c/Δγ1c≠G2c/Δγ2c, where G1c denotes a strain-energy-release rate at a first release portion of the protrusion when a force is exerted in a first direction parallel to the surface, Δγ1c denotes an adhesive energy at the first release portion, G2c denotes a strain-energy-release rate at a second release portion of the protrusion when a force having the same magnitude as the force exerted in the first direction is exerted in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and Δγ2c denotes an adhesive energy at the second release portion.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an easy, scalable method, relying on conventional and unconventional techniques, to incorporate tilt in the fabrication of synthetic polymer-based dry adhesives mimicking the gecko adhesive system. These dry, reversible adhesives demonstrate anisotropic adhesion properties, providing strong adhesion and friction forces when actuated in the gripping direction and an initial repulsive normal force and negligible friction when actuated in the releasing direction.
Abstract:
A method of forming a high aspect ratio adhesive structure, the method comprising fabricating a porous template comprising at least a first tier and a second tier; introducing a softened polymer into the template; and separating the polymer from the template.