The interplay of various mechanical forces leads to characteristic shapes of torn adhesive films. Analysis of these shapes provides potential for new approaches to material characterization.
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Groenewold, J. An angle on sticky films. Nature Mater 7, 348–349 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat2175
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