Adhesion and Disintegration Phenomena on Fractal Agar Gel Surfaces

J Oleo Sci. 2016 Nov 1;65(11):909-912. doi: 10.5650/jos.ess16085. Epub 2016 Oct 12.

Abstract

In the present study, mechanical phenomena on fractal agar gel were analyzed to understand the interfacial properties of hydrophilic biosurfaces. The evaluation of adhesion strength between the fractal agar gel surfaces showed that the fractal structure inhibits the adhesion between the agar gel surfaces. In addition, when the disintegration behavior of an agar gel block was observed between fractal agar gel substrates, the rough structure prevented the sliding of an agar gel block. These findings are useful for understanding the biological significance of rough structure on the biological surfaces.

MeSH terms

  • Agar / chemistry*
  • Fractals*
  • Gels / chemistry*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Mechanical Phenomena
  • Stress, Mechanical

Substances

  • Gels
  • Agar