New recyclable adhesives can be easily adapted for medical, consumer and industrial applications by Marni Ellery

 

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Prof. Messersmith group developed new recyclable surgical, consumer, and industrial adhesives.  Uses include surgical superglue that could be game-changer for fetal surgeries.

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