Biomolecular interactions underpin most processes inside the cell. Hence, a precise and
quantitative understanding of molecular association and dissociation events is crucial, not …

Forces exerted at surfaces and interphases due to formation of gaseous (air or vapor)
bridges describe the extreme liquid repellence in superhydrophobicity (SH) and …

We experimentally demonstrate the presence of a capillary bridge in the contact between an
ice particle and a smooth aluminum surface at a relative humidity of approximately 50% and …

Clathrate hydrates are a demanding field of research because of their fundamental impact
on human life and the environment. Interfacial forces involving hydrates are vital factors in …

The physics of dynamic friction on water molecule contaminated surfaces is still poorly
understood. In line with the growing interest in hydrophobic contact for industrial …

The influence of instrumental parameters of an atomic force microscope (AFM) on adhesion
forces demands clarification. Adhesion forces between a tipless cantilever and mica were …

We provide experimental observations of the nucleation and growth of water capillary
bridges in nanometer gaps between a laterally moving atomic force microscope probe and a …

Ten downward portions in the large oscillatory force–distance curve reported earlier are
analyzed to understand a nanoscale water meniscus confined between a sharp probe and a …

A homemade instrument is designed to directly characterize the adhesion between two rigid
polymeric microspheres in the presence of moist air. The tensile load is measured as a …

Soil water, with adsorbed water being an important component, plays an important role in
fluid flow and chemical movement in the unsaturated zone. The adsorbed water consists of …