Catechol-Containing Adhesives (IMAGE)

Michigan Technological University

Catechol-Containing Adhesives

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A titanium sphere and a thin platinum wire act as electrodes to deliver a jolt of electricity to a catechol-containing adhesive. A Michigan Tech team has used electricity for the first time to deactivate a catechol-containing adhesive in salt water.

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