Scientists have developed a super strong, flexible adhesive material inspired by the glue secreted by slugs that sticks to biological tissues — even when wet — without causing toxicity.
The “tough adhesive” is biocompatible and binds to tissues with a strength comparable to the body’s own resilient cartilage, researchers said.
The key feature of material is the combination of a very strong adhesive force and the ability to transfer and dissipate stress, which have historically not been integrated into a single adhesive.
Slugs secrete a special kind of mucus when threatened that glue it in place, making it difficult for a predator to pry it off its surface.
