Polymeric materials produced from fossil fuels have been intimately linked to the
development of industrial activities in the 20th century and, consequently, to the …

Achieving strong adhesion between the interfaces of similar and dissimilar materials is
highly desirable in various fields. However, the adhesion of common adhesives is …

Mussel-inspired chemistry, owing to its unique and versatile functions to manipulate
dynamic molecular-scale interactions, has emerged as a powerful tool for the rational design …

To anchor in seashore habitats, mussels fabricate adhesive byssus fibers that are
mechanically reinforced by protein-metal coordination mediated by 3, 4 …

Nature has developed protein‐based adhesives whose underwater performance has
attracted much research attention over the last few decades. The adhesive proteins are rich …

Mucoadhesion is an extremely important field of adhesion science and the comprehensive
understanding and modulation of mucoadhesion can lead to lifesaving materials and …

Robust adhesion to wet, salt-encrusted, corroded and slimy surfaces has been an essential
adaptation in the life histories of sessile marine organisms for hundreds of millions of years …

Mussels are opportunistic macrofouling organisms that can attach to most immersed solid
surfaces, leading to serious economic and ecological consequences for the maritime and …

Membrane technology has been broadly utilized in water purification including wastewater
treatment, seawater or brackish water desalination. However, it often suffers from the severe …

Water and adhesives have a conflicting relationship as demonstrated by the failure of most
man-made adhesives in underwater environments. However, living creatures routinely …