Nature inspired solid–liquid phase amphibious adhesive. Issue 25 (16th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chipara, Alin Cristian; Brunetto, Gustavo; Ozden, Sehmus; Haspel, Henrik; Kumbhakar, Partha; Kukovecz, Ákos; Kónya, Zoltán; Vajtai, Robert; Chipara, Mircea; Galvao, Douglas S.; Tiwary, Chandra Shaker; Ajayan, Pulickel M.
• Is Part Of: Soft matter. Volume 16:Issue 25(2020)
• Page Start: 5854
• Page End: 5860
• Publication Date: 2020-04-16
• Subjects: Soft condensed matter -- Periodicals; 530.413
• DOI: 10.1039/d0sm00105h
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-683X

Abstract

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). 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.