An adhesive is a non-metallic substance used for the joining of two separate objects by
applying it either on one side or both the sides of objects. One of the classifications of …

Polymer adhesion is ubiquitous in both the natural world and human technology. It is also a
complex multiscale phenomenon, such that the solution of adhesion problems requires a …

Fracture is a highly nonlinear problem, especially under a large deformation in cross-linked
elastomers. Existing constitutive theories and fracture models fail to predict the fracture …

Cross-linking is an essential element in enhancing polymers' mechanical properties in
adhesives, elastomers, and hydrogels. However, covalent cross-linking introduces a trade …

Although recent literatures have pointed out that viscoelastic dissipation is the main
mechanism affecting the adhesion of pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs), the controversial …

Meso-scale models for hydrogels are crucial to bridge the conformation change of polymer
chains in micro-scale to the bulk deformation of hydrogel in macro-scale. In this study, we …

There is an increasing demand for soft-electronic devices. Such devices require adhesives
that demonstrate appropriate stretching and recovery to support the assembly of various …

Waterborne polyurethane (WPU) has poor water resistance and low surface hydrophobicity
due to the incorporation of hydrophilic chain-extender. The water resistance and the surface …

Abstract Pressure‐sensitive‐adhesives (PSAs) are pervasive in electronic, automobile,
packaging, and biomedical applications due to their ability to stick to numerous surfaces …

Crosslinked networks with thermally reversible linkages, eg Diels-Alder networks, undergo
depolymerization at elevated temperatures and polymerization at relative low temperatures …