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Advancements of nanoparticle-based adhesive materials.
Ruohan Bao1,2, Mingqian Liu3,4, Yuepeng Li1,2
1CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
Materials Horizons
|April 20, 2026
Summary
This review details nanoparticle (NP)-based adhesives, highlighting their design, mechanisms, and applications. These advanced materials offer superior adhesion and responsiveness for diverse uses.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Adhesion Science
Background:
- Nanoparticle (NP)-based adhesives represent a significant advancement in adhesive materials.
- Their unique properties, including high surface-to-volume ratio and tunable surface chemistry, enable remarkable adhesion strength, anisotropy, and responsiveness.
- These characteristics allow adaptation to a wide array of substrates and environmental conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of recent progress in NP-based adhesive systems.
- To elucidate the design strategies, adhesion mechanisms, and applications of these materials.
- To identify key challenges and future opportunities in the field.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent discoveries and advancements in NP-based adhesives.
- Summarization of interfacial interactions between NPs and substrates to explain bonding mechanisms.
- Systematic classification of NP-based adhesive systems into three main categories: unmodified NPs, NP-polymer composites, and NPs functionalized with polymer ligands.
Main Results:
- Detailed review of NP-based adhesive advancements over past decades.
- Elucidation of bonding mechanisms through analysis of interfacial interactions.
- Categorization and review of applications for unmodified NPs, NP-polymer composites, and polymer-ligand-functionalized NPs.
Conclusions:
- NP-based adhesives demonstrate significant potential across various applications due to engineered properties.
- Understanding interfacial interactions is crucial for optimizing adhesion performance.
- Further research is needed to address current challenges and unlock future opportunities for NP-based adhesives.
