Implants and disposables drive the search for stronger glues

Implants and disposables drive the search for stronger glues

Biochemists are teaming up with marine biologists to examine an unlikely source of superadhesive technology. Researches hope to unravel the secret behind the byssus threads that help mussels adhere to underwater surfaces. Using electron microscopy biologists have discovered the dark granular filamen...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medical device & diagnostic industry 1998-02, Vol.20 (2), p.5p-5p
1. Verfasser: Freiherr, G
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adhesion
Adhesives
Biochemistry
Implants (surgical)
Marine biology
Microscopic examination
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Zusammenfassung:Biochemists are teaming up with marine biologists to examine an unlikely source of superadhesive technology. Researches hope to unravel the secret behind the byssus threads that help mussels adhere to underwater surfaces. Using electron microscopy biologists have discovered the dark granular filaments that hold the byssus of the zebra mussel to the substratum and the dark interactive surface of a natural animal glue. The model of natural connection is proposed.
ISSN:0194-844X