Interfacial Structure-Mediated Controllable Adhesion and Assembly

Dear Colleagues,

Interface science has changed significantly and played an essential role in controllable adhesion and assembly over the past decade. This is mainly due to the development of controllable synthesis methods and microfabrication techniques, such as microstructure-integrated implants that demonstrate a bioadhesive surface which is beneficial for biocompatibility, and superhydrophobic materials that repel water and be applied on windows for self-cleaning. The existence of interfacial structures can provide necessary surface roughness, a large number of reactive sites, specific paths for mass transportation, etc., playing an essential role in achieving adhesion properties and helping us to proceed with the assembly process. Therefore, it has become important for researchers to investigate the relationship between the micro/nanostructures and the adhesion properties and assembly processes. The development of interfacial structure-mediated controllable adhesion and assembly also allowed us to explore the chemical, physical, and biological phenomena that occur at the microscopic and mesoscopic scale and significantly accelerated the integration of different disciplines.

This Special Issue on " Interfacial Structure-Mediated Controllable Adhesion and Assembly" aims to provide a detailed understanding of the current status and prospects of this field. It includes, but is not limited to, the following aspects:

• Development of novel interfacial structure manufacturing approaches;
• Surfaces with controllable wettabilities, including liquid-repellent surfaces;
• Adhesive, bioadhesive, and anti-bioadhesion materials;
• Interface-mediated supramolecular assembly;
• Supraparticle fabrication mediated by interfaces or surfaces.

I am pleased to invite you to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue, where we welcome original research papers and reviews on topical areas.

Dr. Wendong Liu
Dr. Siyuan Xiang
Guest Editors

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