Polymeric materials produced from fossil fuels have been intimately linked to the
development of industrial activities in the 20th century and, consequently, to the …

Polymeric tissue adhesives provide versatile materials for wound management and are
widely used in a variety of medical settings ranging from minor to life-threatening tissue …

Massive bleeding and wound infection are the major problems often observed during severe
trauma, and achieving rapid hemostasis in cases of high‐dose bleeding in arteries and …

Two dry surfaces can instantly adhere upon contact with each other through intermolecular
forces such as hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions and van der Waals interactions …

Hydrogel bioadhesion technology has offered unprecedented opportunities in minimally‐
invasive surgeries, which are routinely performed to reduce postoperative complication …

Tissue adhesives capable of achieving strong and tough adhesion in permeable wet
environments are useful in many biomedical applications. However, adhesion generated …

Water and adhesives have a conflicting relationship as demonstrated by the failure of most
man-made adhesives in underwater environments. However, living creatures routinely …

Polymer adhesion is ubiquitous in both the natural world and human technology. It is also a
complex multiscale phenomenon, such that the solution of adhesion problems requires a …

Proteins at interfaces play important roles in cell biology, immunology, bioengineering, and
biomimetic material design. Many biological processes are based on interfacial protein …

Conventional adhesives often encounter interfacial failure in humid conditions due to small
droplets of water condensed on surface, but spider silks can capture prey in such …