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Stemming the bleeding from a traumatic injury can save lives, but it’s hard to get adhesives to stick when blood is making everything wet. Now, MIT researchers have developed a new surgical glue that can halt bleeding within 30 seconds, inspired by the… Continue reading Barnacle-inspired bioglue stops bleeding in as little as 15 seconds
Although there are glues that can be applied to underwater objects, they typically require at least 24 hours to set – which can be tricky in chaotic marine environments. A new additive, however, reportedly allows underwater resin adhesives to set in ju… Continue reading Microcapsule additive allows underwater glues to set in one minute
Whether it is a structural beam supporting an apartment building or a piece of Scotch tape holding together a school science project, we’re accustomed to the idea of materials becoming weaker as they age, but a new creation at the University of Chicago… Continue reading Novel bone-inspired material grows stronger with vibration
Ordinarily, epoxies are cured by exposure to either heat or ultraviolet light. Both have their drawbacks, which are nicely avoided by a new epoxy that hardens when passed through a magnetic field.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Nanyan… Continue reading Magnetically-activated epoxy bonds fast using a fraction of the energy
Ordinarily, if you want to separate two objects that are glued together, harsh solvents or mechanical force are required – either one could damage the items. A new glue, however, releases its bond by simply turning to gas.Continue ReadingCategory: Mate… Continue reading Temporary glue releases bonded items by turning to gas
Anyone who enjoys opening up consumer electronics knows iFixit to be a valuable resource, full of reference pictures and repair procedures to help revive devices and keep them out of electronic waste. Champions of reparability, they’ve been watching in dismay as the quest for thinner and lighter devices also made …read more
Continue reading Teardown Experts Sing Praise Of Stretch-Release Adhesives
Hide glue has been around for thousands of years, and some of it is holding wood pieces three thousand years after application. It is made from animal protein, so vegetarians may want to stick to the petroleum-based adhesives. [Surjan Singh] wanted to see if its longevity made it a contender …read more
Continue reading Friendly Fiberglassing: Can Hide Glue Replace Epoxy?
The natural world is a great source of inspiration for scientists working on advanced adhesives, where everything from gecko skin to bee slobber have provided blueprints for next-generation materials with supreme stickiness. The latest example, inspire… Continue reading Cheap, reusable adhesive is inspired by the footpads of flies
When suturing wounds within the body, there’s a risk of damaging the tissue, and of the development of infections. A new type of surgical glue could reduce the need for sutures, though, plus it could close wounds faster while also delivering medication… Continue reading Rubbery bioadhesive could speed surgeries and boost wound healing
As helpful as Band-Aids are, ripping them off your skin is never fun – but just imagine having one on your heart or lung. Researchers at MIT have now managed to create surgical tape that can stick to wet surfaces like organs, and more importantly, be r… Continue reading Super-sticky surgical tape patches up organs and peels off harmlessly