Interfacial Adhesion

Current: Nhung Nguyen, Anna Gaffney, Jonah Austin
Alumni: Dongxu Liu
Collaborators: Tom Witten, Department of Physics; Efi Efrati, Weizmann Institute

To stick or not to stick?

Complex natural interfaces have non-linear geometries and their biological functions depend on their mechanical properties.

The evolution of wrinkles and folds in arteries is sensitive to the collagen fiber reinforced structure of the arterial wall.

Actuation of a surface from smooth to wrinkled induces topography-driven surface renewal that prevents foulant build-up.

Selected bibliography

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