Shellfish proteins inspire waterproof wonderglue

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Clingy barnacles might be something of a nuisance for seafarers, but these stubborn shellfish and their relatives could hold the key to a new breed of sticky materials. Engineers from MIT have created waterproof adhesives based on the proteins that give these creatures such qualities, a development that could one day be used in ship repairs or medical applications. .. Continue Reading Shellfish proteins inspire waterproof wonderglue

Section: Science

Tags: Adhesive, Bacteria, Glue, Materials, MIT, Nanotechnology, Waterproof

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