Systems in optoelectronics, (bio)sensors and actuators rely on the integration of heterogeneous components. Such integration will be aided by a simple technique — based on soft adhesion to an ...

A team of researchers has developed a printing technique capable of forming a periodic nano/microstructure on the surface of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) slab and easily transferring it onto the ...

A research team has used plasma treatment to make fluoropolymers and silicone resin adhere without any adhesives. Heat-assisted helium-plasma treatment created oxygen-containing functional groups on ...

Investigating the impact of microstructure on the mechanical and shock-absorbing properties of these composites is crucial for advancing the design of materials that can effectively safeguard ...

The study, published in Advanced Functional Materials, offers new insights into the mechanics of PDMS surfaces, opening up greater potential for its practical application in environmental monitoring ...

Printing of a periodic microstructure on a glass surface using a PDMS slab. Iridescent colors generated by the microstructure are also shown in the second row images. 1. A team of researchers from ...

(Nanowerk News) Polymers containing plastics are essential in modern life. Being lightweight, strong and unreactive, a vast range of technologies depend on them. However, most polymers do not adhere ...

(Nanowerk News) A team of researchers from NIMS and the University of Connecticut has developed a printing technique capable of forming a periodic nano/microstructure on the surface of a ...