It's no secret that plastic accumulation is a problem. Until we make a serious attempt at reducing the amount of plastic we use for product packaging, disposables, and other everyday purposes, the ...

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a reusable adhesive from waste polymers that is tougher than commercial glues, works underwater as well as in dry ...

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a reusable adhesive from waste polymers that is tougher than commercial glues, works underwater as well as in dry ...

A new technology has been developed to suppress immune rejection, the biggest challenge in organ transplantation, without causing systemic side effects. A research team from Pohang University of ...

Modern integrated microelectronic devices are often poorly repairable and difficult to recycle. Debondable adhesives play a key role in the transition to a circular economy with sustainable resources, ...

Studying natural adhesives found in organisms like geckos, mussels, and spiders can lead to innovative solutions with superior strength, flexibility, and reversibility compared to traditional ...

A bio-inspired adhesive patch puts some mussel into treating glioblastoma – the most aggressive brain tumor. Inspired by the impressive adhesive abilities of mussels, researchers from the Institut de ...

Uncontrolled bleeding during surgery remains one of the deadliest medical emergencies. Injuries to internal organs such as the liver or spleen are especially dangerous because bleeding is difficult to ...