Biological adhesives and fastening devices

H. D. Wolpert

doi:10.1117/12.912859

4 April 2012 Biological adhesives and fastening devices

H. D. Wolpert

Proceedings Volume 8339, Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication 2012; 83390S (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.912859
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2012, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Sea creatures are a leading source to some of the more interesting discoveries in adhesives. Because sea water naturally breaks down even the strongest conventional adhesive, an alternative is important that could be used in repairing or fabricating anything that might have regular contact with moisture such as: Repairing broken and shattered bones, developing a surgical adhesive, use in the dental work, repairing and building ships, and manufacturing plywood. Some of nature's prototypes include the common mussel, limpet, some bacteria and abalone. As we learn more about these adhesives we are also developing non adhesive fasteners, such as mimicked after studying the octopus, burdock burrs (i.e. Velcro®) and the gecko.

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H. D. Wolpert "Biological adhesives and fastening devices", Proc. SPIE 8339, Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication 2012, 83390S (4 April 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.912859

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