Sticking power: New adhesive could find place in space
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 23:30
in Physics & Chemistry
A new adhesive peptide becomes stronger as more moisture is removed. This property could allow it to be used in a low-moisture environment like outer space. Also, the adhesion is mechanical rather than chemical. It develops nanoscale fibrils that become entangled, similar to Velcro.