Nature inspired solid–liquid phase amphibious adhesive

Authors

Alin Cristian Chipara, Rice University
Gustavo Brunetto
Sehmus Ozden
Henrik Haspel
Partha Kumbhakar
Ákos Kukovecz
Zoltán Kónya
Robert Vajtai
Mircea Chipara, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Douglas S. Galvao

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

Here we report a new class of bio-inspired solid–liquid adhesive, obtained by simple mechanical dispersion of PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) (solid spheres) into PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) (liquid). The adhesive behavior arises from strong solid–liquid interactions. This is a chemical reaction free adhesive (no curing time) that can be repeatedly used and is capable of instantaneously joining a large number of diverse materials (metals, ceramic, and polymer) in air and underwater. The current work is a significant advance in the development of amphibious multifunctional adhesives and presents potential applications in a range of sealing applications, including medical ones.

Comments

Original published version available at https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SM00105H

Recommended Citation

Chipara, Alin Cristian, Gustavo Brunetto, Sehmus Ozden, Henrik Haspel, Partha Kumbhakar, Ákos Kukovecz, Zoltán Kónya et al. "Nature inspired solid–liquid phase amphibious adhesive." Soft matter 16, no. 25 (2020): 5854-5860. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SM00105H

Publication Title

Soft Matter

DOI

10.1039/D0SM00105H