Mechanically Switchable Elastomeric Microfibrillar Adhesive Surfaces for Transfer Printing

Veikko Sariola, Metin Sitti

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    Abstract

    A new mechanically switchable topographical adhesive surface for transfer printing is reported. The surface consists of a thin non-adhesive mesh and pillars, coated with a dry microfibrillar adhesive, extending through the holes in the mesh. The switching is achieved by retracting the pillars. 2000-to-1 switching ratios and examples of part transfer applications are shown.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number1300159
    JournalAdvanced Materials Interfaces
    Volume1
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2014
    Publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    Keywords

    • adhesive interfaces
    • biomimetics
    • elastomers
    • hierarchical structures
    • microstructures

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechanics of Materials

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