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Mussels have long been known for the adhesive they produce, which allows them to cling to rocks. The protein responsible has now been utilized in a new skin grafting technique, which reportedly results in little to no scarring.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Mussel glue used in scar-free skin grafting technique
In order to spread to other host trees, the parasitic mistletoe plant has very sticky seeds that cling to bird feathers, bark, and other materials. According to a recent study, the “glue” on those seeds could inspire new biomedical adhesives.Continue R… Continue reading Mistletoe glue could one day be used to seal wounds
While we may think of wood as being earthy and natural, wooden materials such as plywood and particleboard typically contain formaldehyde-based adhesives that give off toxic fumes. Such is not the case with a new adhesive, however, which is made from g… Continue reading Sugar and citric acid used to create nontoxic plywood glue
Not all glues are created equal; or rather, not every glue is good for every application. But how is one to know which glue to use in which kinds of …read more Continue reading Raspberry Pi Test Stand Tells You Which Glues to Use
Adhesives that hold strong in wet environments are elusive, but could be useful for underwater repairs or healing in the body. Researchers have now developed a new type of adhesive hydrogel that combines the underwater stickiness of mussels with the st… Continue reading New adhesive boasts stickiness of mussels and strength of spider silk
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
Wood-infused filament has been around for awhile now, and while it can be used to create some fairly impressive pieces, the finished product won’t fool the astute observer. For one …read more Continue reading Sawdust Printer Goes Against the Grain By Working with Wood Waste
Back in 2015, we heard about an electrically activated glue that could be used to bond items in wet conditions, or even underwater. Now, scientists have demonstrated that the material could be used to patch leaky blood vessels … from the inside.Continu… Continue reading Electrically activated glue patch repairs blood vessels from within
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
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