surface interactions

Surface interactions refer to the ways in which objects or materials influence each other when in contact. These interactions can include forces like adhesion (stickiness), friction (resistance to sliding), and surface energy (how surfaces attract to each other). They govern processes like how liquids spread on a surface, how coatings adhere, or how biological cells attach. Understanding these interactions helps in designing materials and products, ensuring better adhesion, reduced wear, or specific coatings to achieve desired functionality. Essentially, surface interactions are about the behaviors and forces at the boundary where two materials meet.