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 ...

“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 ...