A new nanofiber dry adhesive delivers strong adhesion and damage-free clean removal.
Akron Ascent Innovations LLC (AAI), a high-tech startup, has reportedly launched an innovative dry adhesive technology that offers a combination of ease of use, strong adhesion, and damage-free clean removal not possible with today’s conventional adhesives. The dry adhesive, developed from early biomimicry research studies at the University of Akron, consists of millions of solid, sub-micron-diameter nanofibers that interact with microscopic surface contours for strong shear adhesion, but with nearly zero tackiness and low peel force. The first-generation nanofiber-based dry adhesive product, ShearGrip®, eliminates the common difficulties and damaged surfaces that can sometimes accompany the use of traditional adhesives.
“Our breakthrough dry adhesive technology represents a paradigm shift for the adhesives market in terms of enhanced performance and capabilities and unlocks many new application opportunities,” said Barry Rosenbaum, Ph.D., president, CEO, and co-founder of Akron Ascent Innovations.