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Bioinspired Adhesives: A Phenol‐Amine Superglue Inspired by Insect Sclerotization Process (Adv. Mater. 43/2020)
Author(s) -
Wang Younseon,
Jeon Eun Je,
Lee Jeehee,
Hwang Honggu,
Cho SeungWoo,
Lee Haeshin
Publication year - 2020
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.202070326
Subject(s) - materials science , adhesive , epoxy , adhesion , phenol , composite material , nanotechnology , polymer science , organic chemistry , chemistry , layer (electronics)
Polyphenol materials have rapidly emerged as bioadhesives. However, nearly all exhibit low adhesion strength compared to commercial glues. In article number 2002118, Seung‐Woo Cho, Haeshin Lee, and co‐workers show that phenolamine can exhibit adhesive strength >6 MPa, comparable to commercial epoxy glues. The advantage of the phenolamine bioglue is its 100% water basis. It effectively seals various substrates including ceramics, wood, fabrics, plastics, metals, and even wounded skin without any harmful effects. Therefore, these findings are promising in both industrial and biomedical applications.