Contact time dependence of adhesion force at silica-MoS2 flakes interface with different contact geometries studied on AFM

Key Points

• Adhesion force varies significantly based on contact geometry and the specific arrangement of flakes and surfaces involved.
• Measurements show that adhesion force can increase or decrease based on the contact time with silica, with greater impact observed in distinct geometries.
• Analysis using atomic force microscopy (AFM) illuminates the relationship between contact time and adhesion force across different contact geometries.
• Understanding these adhesion mechanics may enable better material design and applications in nanotechnology, emphasizing the need for further exploration.