Sustainable Glue

[ysabetwordsmith]

Polymer research shows potential replacement for common superglues with a reusable and biodegradable alternative

Researchers have developed an adhesive polymer that is stronger than current commercially available options while also being biodegradable, tunable, and reusable. The findings show how the common, naturally occurring polymer P3HB can be chemically re-engineered for use as a strong yet sustainable bonding agent.


I am reminded of tacky gel and Maxitack in Terramagne.

Comments

[zeker]

Hopefully this new glue works better in conjunction with human skin? Few are the times I use superglue and my palms and fingers aren't melded together in some uncomfortable way. Do barnacles stick to humans? I've never stood still in a body of water long enough to find out.

[starbit]

barnacles stick to whales, which have similar ish skin? but also, superglue is sort of meant to stick to people? they use it in medical contexts