Suction component in adhesion of mushroom-shaped microstructure.
To shed light on the role of suction in adhesion of microstructure with mushroom-shaped terminal elements, we compared pull-off forces measured at different retraction velocities on structured and smooth surfaces under different pressure conditions. The results obtained allow us to suggest that suction may contribute up to 10 per cent of the pull-off force measured on the structured surfaces at high velocities. We therefore conclude that the attachment ability of this biomimetic adhesive must not be solely based on van der Waals forces. Our experiments also suggest a change in visco-elastic properties of the structured surfaces compared with the bulk material. Based on the results obtained, it is assumed that this adhesive may be suitable in dynamic pick-and-drop processes even under vacuum conditions at which sufficiently high adhesive capability is maintained.
Heepe
Lars
L
Department of Functional Morphology and Biomechanics, Zoological Institute, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany. heepe@zoologie.uni-kiel.de
Varenberg
Michael
M
Itovich
Yan
Y
Gorb
Stanislav N
SN
D040761:Biomimetic Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D032701:Biomimetics; D008422:Materials Testing; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000737:chemistry*; D012833:Siloxanes / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties
D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes
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