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Superstrong and Reversible Hydrogel Adhesives
Ultrastrong hydrogel adhesives that can carry greater than 50kgs of weight and yet can be rendered reversible. Problem: The current limit for the strength of reversible and reworkdable dry adhesives is in the range of 10-100 N/m2. This range is not enough to carry large weights greater than 50kgs. Solution: The current invention reports ultrastrong...
Published: 10/16/2023   |   Inventor(s): Shu Yang, Hyesung Cho, Gaoxiang Wu, Jason Christopher Jolly, Anand Jagota, Zhenping He
Keywords(s): Hydrogels, Platform Technology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemical Processes and Synthesis, Technology Classifications > Materials
Quick, Reversible, Moisture-Activated Adhesive
Activated by water quickly, dry hydrogel film adhesive produces a strong and reversible adhesion. Problem: Adhesives are used in numerous applications in our daily lives. In general, adhesives are either strong but irreversible or weak but reversible. There is a need for stronger and reversible adhesives. One potential solution is a formulation of...
Published: 10/16/2023   |   Inventor(s): Shu Yang, Mingtao Chen, Alexander Tucker, Anand Jagota, Yue Wu
Keywords(s): Hydrogels, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Materials