A new study has unveiled the potential of hydrogen-bonding crosslinked supramolecular polymer materials derived from ...

The friction behavior of hydrogel layers shows promise for superlubricity, potentially replacing conventional lubricants and ...

Every surface in our bodies not covered in skin is lined with a protective layer of mucus – a slimy network of proteins that acts as a physical barrier against bacteria and other infectious agents. In ...

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Researchers have created a bioinspired adhesive that combines mussel-derived stickiness with mucus proteins that prevent ...

“The material might be used to coat medical implants, for example, to prevent infection and bacteria buildup ... The team ...

Engineers have developed a groundbreaking glue that fuses the properties of mucus and mussel plaques, paving the way for ...

Rapid expansion of renewable energy projects, particularly in solar and wind energy, drives the demand for reliable electrical components and protect ...

Within the animal kingdom, mussels are masters of underwater adhesion. The marine mollusks cluster atop rocks and along the ...

Is there a way to obtain fresh water from seawater without employing conventional desalination techniques? A team led by Professor Sebastian Seiffert of the Department of Chemistry at JGU has ...