matrix is partitioned multiple sections not shown by cutting polymer nanofiber matrix 28 transverse to the orientation of the embedded nanofibers as shown in fig3 a majority of embedded nanofiber layers 30 a 30 b 30 c have a longitudinal axis substantially parallel with the x axis therefore in the embodiment shown in fig4 partitioned section 48 was created by partitioning polymer nanofiber matrix 28 along the y axis partitioned section 48 comprises polymeric substrate material 52 and embedded nanofiber ends 50 fig5 represents the result of removing a portion of polymeric substrate material 52 from partitioned section 48 following the partition step a portion of polymeric substrate material 52 is removed from partitioned section 48 such that a portion of the embedded nanofibers extends from partitioned section 48 to form a set of fibrils 60 in one embodiment fibrils 60 are preferred to be about 5 to 10 nm in length however depending on the compliancy of fibrils 60 the length of fibrils 60 can be more or less in the embodiment shown in fig5 fibrils 60 were created by removing a portion of partitioned section 48 in the y z plane in one embodiment polymeric substrate material 52 is removed by etching it is well within the knowledge of one skilled in the art as to what the appropriate etching gas or plasma to use depending on what materials are used to create polymeric substrate material 52 and polymer fiber 22 the only requirement related to the removal step is for polymeric substrate material 52 to be removed at.