Glue is a sticky topic for the eco-minded. Is it vegan? Biodegradable? The answer depends on the glue type. Generally, adhesives fall into two main camps: natural and synthetic. Humans have been using ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Bio-Adhesive Market Outlook to 2022 - by Product (Hyaluronic Based, Fibrin Based, Mixed Polymer, Copolymer, Synthetic Adhesive, Other Bioadhesives) and by ...

(Nanowerk News) Several marine organisms, such as mussels, secrete adhesive proteins that allow them to stick to different surfaces under sea water. This attractive underwater adhesion property has ...

Traditional medical adhesives used in surgical applications often have limited bio-absorbability, high toxicity and a lack of customizability, leading to suboptimal surgical outcomes. Recent advances ...

Jonathan Wilker swivels in his chair and sweeps his hand around the room. “There’s the computer, the book bindings, the furniture, shoes, the carpet, all the packaging and boxes, plywood, the walls,” ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2009 — Scientists have copied the natural glue secreted by a tiny sea creature called the sandcastle worm in an effort to develop a long-sought medical adhesive needed to repair ...

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Geckos are remarkable in their ability to scurry up vertical surfaces and even move along upside down. Their feet stick but only temporarily, coming off of surfaces again and again ...

ANDOVER, Mass.—ICP Building Solutions Group has added a new grade of adhesives to its California Sports Surfaces range. Sport Tough Adhesive was created for the speedy installation of synthetic turf ...

Depending on their formulation, most adhesives fail either when they're exposed to excessive humidity, or when they dry out in arid conditions. Honeybees, however, don't have such problems with their ...

FELTON, California, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With reference to the report published by the experts the scope of the global Liquid Synthetic Rubber Market was assessed at US$ 3.51 billion in 2017 ...

Researchers have used synthetic biology to bring together the best of spider silk and mussel foot protein in a biocompatible adhesive. Several marine organisms, such as mussels, secrete adhesive ...