3 papers
cond-mat.soft2026
How do 3M Command strips work? A fracture mechanics approach
Xue-Ling Luo, Nikolaos Bouklas, Chung-Yuen Hui
Removable adhesive systems such as 3M Command strips are designed to support substantial loads while allowing clean, damage-free removal from the substrate. These systems rely on a…
physics.flu-dyn2025
Droplet Outbursts from Onion Cutting
Zixuan Wu, Alireza Hooshanginejad, Weilun Wang +2
Cutting onions often leads to tear-inducing aerosol release in kitchen, yet the underlying mechanics of droplet generation remain poorly understood. In this work, we combine custom…
cond-mat.soft2024
Role of Wettability, Adhesion, and Instabilities in Transitions During Lubricated Sliding Friction
Hao Dong, Reshma Siddiquie, Xuemei Xiao +4
Lubricated contacts in soft materials are important in various engineering systems and natural settings. Three major lubrication regimes are boundary (BL), mixed (ML), and elasto-h…