Gabriela Moreira Lana Materials Scientist
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Joining soft, flexible materials, such as fabrics and foams, presents unique challenges due to their surface topography, porosity, and the need to maintain adhesion and mechanical properties under large deformations. Conventional methods require damaging processes, such as sewing or the use of harmful solvents to achieve sufficient penetration for mechanical interlocking. To address these challenges, we present a bioinspired solvent-free, dual-network adhesive designed for seamless integration with stretchable materials.
Photocurable Adhesive Composition and Cured Adhesive Formed Therefrom, 2024 (Provisional patent 11.15.2024)
This research introduced self-adhesive silicone microstructures designed for the treatment of tympanic membrane perforations, offering a minimally invasive alternative to current surgical methods. By combining bioinspired microstructures with a soft adhesive layer, this innovative approach demonstrated improved adhesion and partial hearing restoration, showcasing potential for advancing clinical treatments.
This work explores film-terminated microstructured adhesives designed to enhance adhesion on rough, skin-like surfaces without the use of chemical glues. By using a bioinspired fibrillar design with a soft terminal layer, the study demonstrates superior performance in conformal contact and adhesion across various surface topographies, paving the way for applications in wearable electronics and wound dressings.
This research introduced self-adhesive silicone microstructures designed for the treatment of tympanic membrane perforations, offering a minimally invasive alternative to current surgical methods. By combining bioinspired microstructures with a soft adhesive layer, this innovative approach demonstrated improved adhesion and partial hearing restoration, showcasing potential for advancing clinical treatments.
This patent describes a structure designed to control the force transmitted through it to an object, ensuring that a maximum force threshold is not exceeded. The invention addresses challenges with sensitive substrates, offering solutions for applications such as medical instruments and adhesion to rough surfaces, while minimizing damage and improving precision.