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Mussel-inspired glue from recycled plastics can be detached and reused

  • March 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Mussel-inspired glue from recycled plastics can be detached and reused
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a reusable adhesive from waste polymers that is tougher than commercial glues, works underwater as well as in dry environments, and bonds a variety of materials, including wood, glass, metal, paper and polymers.

Originally published at Phys.org

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