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June 30, 2005

Adhesives

For a long time, I have been aware that the topology of surfaces affect the adhesion of adhesives.  I also have been aware that the surface topology also affects adhesion and here is a patent that embosses a surface microstructure to enhance adhesion. Another interesting feature of this patent is that tiny channels facilitate the removal of contaminants which also enhances adhesion.
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Adhesives having a microreplicated topography and methods of making and using same

 




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