Adaptations of the Adhesive System of the Common Mussel Could Lead to New Commercial Products (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Adaptations of the Adhesive System of the Common Mussel Could Lead to New Commercial Products

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This image is a representation of the materials characteristics of the adhesive system of the common mussel, Mytilus edulis. Researchers at the materials research center at the University of California at Santa Barbara think that adaptations of these molecular, supramolecular and macroscopic materials delivery systems could lead to major advances in applications ranging from underwater adhesives and biocompatible coatings to medical devices.

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Materials Research Laboratory at UCSB, an NSF MRSEC

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