Underwater Adhesion of Multiresponsive Complex Coacervates
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.201901785
Abstract: Many marine organisms have developed adhesives that are able to bond under water, overcoming the challenges associated with wet adhesion. A key element in the processing of several natural underwater glues is complex coacervation, a… read more here.
Keywords: underwater adhesion; complex coacervates; adhesion; complex ... See more keywords
Epoxy adhesive with high underwater adhesion and stability based on low viscosity modified Mannich bases
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DOI: 10.1002/app.45688
Abstract: A series of Mannich base curing agents were synthesized by using different structured phenols and amines. The phenols were phenol, o-cresol, and nonylphenol, and the amines were diethylenetriamine, m-xylylenediamine, and JEFFAMINE D230 polyetheramine. The chemical… read more here.
Keywords: underwater adhesion; adhesion; mannich bases; epoxy adhesive ... See more keywords
Biomimetic Microstructured Hydrogels with Thermal-Triggered Switchable Underwater Adhesion and Stable Antiswelling Property.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c10051
Abstract: The design of hydrogels with switchable adhesion and stable antiswelling property in a wet environment has remained a challenge. Here, we report a biomimetic hydrogel that can adhere and detach on-demand on various material surfaces,… read more here.
Keywords: underwater adhesion; thermal triggered; stable antiswelling; adhesion ... See more keywords
Bioinspired Cationic-Aromatic Copolymer for Strong and Reversible Underwater Adhesion.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c06103
Abstract: Developing new underwater glue adhesives with robust and repeatable adhesion to various surfaces is promising and useful in marine life and medical treatments. In this work, we developed a novel glue based on a copolymer… read more here.
Keywords: adhesion; underwater adhesion; copolymer strong; bioinspired cationic ... See more keywords
Bio-Inspired Instant Underwater Adhesive Hydrogel Sensors.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13371
Abstract: Underwater adhesion plays an essential role in soft electronics for the underwater interface. Although hydrogel-based electronics are of great interest, because of their versatility, water molecules prevent hydrogels from adhering to substrates, thus bottlenecking further… read more here.
Keywords: adhesive hydrogel; underwater; underwater adhesion; hydrogel ... See more keywords
Rough Adhesive Hydrogels (RAd gels) for Underwater Adhesion.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b08916
Abstract: In this work, underwater adhesion is achieved between biocompatible hydrogels and a suite of substrates. Surface roughness, which is typically detrimental for adhesion in air, is shown to be beneficial for underwater adhesion. Contact between… read more here.
Keywords: underwater adhesion; adhesive hydrogels; adhesion; rough adhesive ... See more keywords
Tuning underwater adhesion with cation-π interactions.
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DOI: 10.1038/nchem.2720
Abstract: Cation-π interactions drive the self-assembly and cohesion of many biological molecules, including the adhesion proteins of several marine organisms. Although the origin of cation-π bonds in isolated pairs has been extensively studied, the energetics of… read more here.
Keywords: adhesion cation; underwater adhesion; cation; tuning underwater ... See more keywords
Reversible Underwater Adhesion: The Unique C-shaped Suckers of Net-winged Midge Larvae (Blepharicera sp.)
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-66268-3
Abstract: Aquatic insects living in fast-flowing streams have developed various types of attachment systems to resist being carried away by strong currents. Combinations of various attachment devices offer aquatic insects advantages in underwater adhesion on substrates… read more here.
Keywords: net winged; underwater adhesion; microscopy; winged midge ... See more keywords
Adhesive Materials Inspired by Barnacle Underwater Adhesion: Biological Principles and Biomimetic Designs
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.870445
Abstract: Wet adhesion technology has potential applications in various fields, especially in the biomedical field, yet it has not been completely mastered by humans. Many aquatic organisms (e.g., mussels, sandcastle worms, and barnacles) have evolved into… read more here.
Keywords: adhesion; underwater adhesion; wet adhesion; adhesive materials ... See more keywords