We study adhesion of spherical and cylindrical nanoparticles on soft (gel-like) substrates
using a combination of the molecular dynamics simulations and theoretical calculations. The …

Numerous experimental and theoretical studies show different relationships between the
kinetic dry friction force and the sliding velocity depending on the interacting materials, load …

The functions and activities of proteins are closely related to their structures and dynamics,
and their interactions with ligands. Knowledge of the mechanistic events of proteins' …

We present for the first time a theoretical model of studying the saturation of the rupture force
of a single molecular bond that causes the rupture force to be rate independent under an …

Silk protein builds up one of the strongest fibers superior to most synthetic and natural
polymers. However, the strengthening mechanisms of the silk proteins remain largely …

Molecular recognition, also known as biorecognition, is the heart of all biological
interactions. Originating from protein stretching experiments, dynamic force spectroscopy …

We studied quantitatively nanomechanical properties (Young's modulus, adhesion force)
and surface morphology of two types of model polymer-nanosilica composites. High …

Carbon supported platinum (Pt/C) catalyst remains among the most preferable catalyst
materials for Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells. However, platinum (Pt) particles …

One way of measuring adhesion forces in fine powders is to place the particles on a surface,
retract the surface with a high acceleration, and observe their detachment due to their …

The adhesion force between a silicon nitride tip and a 1-dodecanethiol monolayer have
been measured at different loading rates and different humidity. A way to extract the kinetic …