Bioadhesive technology that sticks to wet surfaces

Bioadhesive technology that sticks to wet surfaces How do you stick something to a wet or uneven surface? Barnacles can adhere to uneven and contaminated surfaces. Spider webs are instantly dry and adhere to wet surfaces.

The challenge

This innovation addresses a key sustainability or performance challenge.

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Bioadhesive technology that sticks to wet surfaces How do you stick something to a wet or uneven surface? Barnacles can adhere to uneven and contaminated surfaces. Spider webs are instantly dry and adhere to wet surfaces. So, what can we learn from those organisms? SanaHeal has developed an adhesive substance from plant materials that can stick to any surface. This is useful in medicine (think surgery plasters). It can also be used in cosmetics, or underwater research and a range of other fields.