Year: 1999
Type: article
Abstract: We show that the interplay between surface roughness on micron scale and air suction can yield tack energies much higher than thermodynamic surface energies. Our model provides a quantitative interpretation of highly nonlinear force-versus-separation curves which are usually observed when adhesion forces and energies are high.
Source: Physical Review Letters
Authors: Cyprien Gay, Ludwik Leibler
Institution: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanics of Materials
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2052513620