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Electrogelation for Protein Adhesives
Author(s) -
Leisk Gary G.,
Lo Tim J.,
Yucel Tuna,
Lu Qiang,
Kaplan David L.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200902643
Subject(s) - biocompatible material , materials science , adhesive , nanotechnology , aqueous solution , process (computing) , computer science , biomedical engineering , organic chemistry , engineering , chemistry , layer (electronics) , operating system
Novel electrochemical behavior of silk protein to generate an adhesive electrogel is reported. The biomimetic system demonstrates reversible adhesive properties (see image) and functions on both hydrated and dry surfaces. Further, the system utilizes all‐biocompatible components and functions in an all‐aqueous process at ambient conditions. Potential applications in medical devices and in environmentally compatible material systems are described.