Open AccessBioinspired Biomaterial Composite for All‐Water‐Based High‐Performance Adhesives (Adv. Sci. 16/2021)
Author(s) -
Lo Presti Marco,
Rizzo Giorgio,
Farinola Gianluca M.,
Omenetto Fiorenzo G.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.388
H-Index - 100
ISSN - 2198-3844
DOI - 10.1002/advs.202170100
Subject(s) - biomaterial , silk , adhesive , adhesion , composite number , materials science , nanotechnology , mussel , polymer science , composite material , biology , ecology , layer (electronics)
Bioinspired Biomaterials A silk cocoon is nestled within a mussel shell. Taking inspiration from the adhesive property of mussels and the assembly properties of silk materials new, water‐based, eco‐friendly glues with exceptional underwater adhesion performance can be formulated. More details can be found in article number 2004786 by Gianluca M. Farinola, Fiorenzo G. Omenetto, and co‐workers.