Although negligible at large scales, capillary forces may become dominant for submillimetric
objects. Surface tension is usually associated with the spherical shape of small droplets and …

We review the depinning and nonequilibrium phases of collectively interacting particle
systems driven over random or periodic substrates. This type of system is relevant to vortices …

Trapped substances between a two-dimensional (2D) crystal and an atomically flat substrate
lead to the formation of bubbles. Their size, shape and internal pressure are determined by …

As we enter the age of designer matter—where objects can morph and change shape on
command—what tools do we need to create shape-shifting structures? At the heart of an …

Symmetry-breaking transitions associated with the buckling and folding of curved
multilayered surfaces—which are common to a wide range of systems and processes such …

Viscous bubbles are prevalent in both natural and industrial settings. Their rupture and
collapse may be accompanied by features typically associated with elastic sheets, including …

Spatially confined rigid membranes reorganize their morphology in response to imposed
constraints. Slight compression of a rigid membrane resting on a soft foundation creates a …

Self-shaping of curved structures, especially those involving flexible thin layers, is attracting
increasing attention because of their broad potential applications in, eg …

Wrinkle patterns in compressed thin sheets are ubiquitous in nature and technology, from
the furrows on our foreheads to crinkly plant leaves, from ripples on plastic-wrapped objects …

Wrinkled surfaces have attracted enormous interest during the past years due to their
various wrinkling patterns and impressive multifunctional properties. With the growing …