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Illustration demonstrating the concept of mechanically-induced debonding-on-demand. This approach involves an adhesive composite containing microcapsules (MCs) filled with a solvent, which bonds two substrates together. When mechanical compression is applied, the capsules rupture, releasing the solvent, which acts as a plasticizer. The plasticization increases malleability of the adhesive, allowing the substrates to separate and be reused for further life cycle applications.

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