We also provided a proof of the concept that the morphologies that develop in H-PDMS pushes out an adherent attached to it both in water and salt water to the extent that total loss of adhesion is feasible. Some of the leachates may aid the release process; but it may not be entirely needed to meet our objective. One of the main goals of future studies is to increase the permeability of H-PDMS in order to decrease the response time for auto-failure of an adherent sticking to it. This could be achieved with a block copolymer consisting of hydrophilic and hydrophobic segments. Conclusion A thin film of hygroscopic elastomer bonded to a rigid substrate undergoes a morphological instability, which can be used to dislodge an adherent attached to it. While more studies are needed to optimize the properties of such a film, we feel this approach to control release as expounded here has potential.