Mussel power: Universal solvent no match for new self-healing sticky gel
Monday, January 31, 2011 - 10:32
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists can now manufacture a synthetic version of the self-healing sticky substance that mussels use to anchor themselves to rocks in pounding ocean surf and surging tidal basins. Potential applications include use as an adhesive or coating for underwater machinery or in biomedical settings as a surgical adhesive or bonding agent for implants.