Noncovalent interactions, which usually feature tunable strength, reversibility, and
environmental adaptability, have been recognized as driving forces in a variety of biological …

Underwater adhesives are in high demand in both commercial and industrial sectors.
Compared with adhesives used in dry (air) environments, adhesives used for wet or …

A hydrogel is a polymer material with a porous network structure, which allows the hydrogel
to swell rapidly underwater without dissolving. This unique property of hydrogels lays the …

Coacervation is a liquid-liquid phase separation phenomenon. It involves the formation of a
dense coacervate phase, rich in concentrated materials, and a co-existing immiscible dilute …

Most adhesives lose adhesion in the presence of water. Here, hydrophobic
perfluoropolyether (PFPE) dynamic polymers with periodically embedded hydrogen bonding …

Develo** tunable underwater adhesives that possess tough adhesion in service and easy
detachment when required remains challenging. Herein, a strategy is proposed to design a …

Non-swelling super-tough polymer hydrogels have great potentials for stable applications in
wet conditions. It has been challenging since most polymer hydrogels uptake water from the …

Soy protein adhesives have aroused widespread interest as a replacement for traditional
formaldehyde synthetic resins in the wood industry. However, how to improve the poor cold …

The bone adhesive is a clinical requirement for complicated bone fractures always
articulated by surgeons. Applying glue is a quick and easy way to fix broken bones …

Underwater adhesives have drawn enormous interests for biomedical and engineering
applications. In this work, a strong underwater adhesive is developed by addition reaction …