Green adhesive will soon be available in the market.

The use of conventional adhesives are known to cause various diseases and pollution. To combat this challenge several studies have been carried out to formulate green adhesives but have not been able to enter the market due to inefficient mechanical properties. However soon we might be able to have green adhesive by Mussel Polymers in the market.

Lets have a look at how this innovation is fairing.

Efforts by Wardenclyffe Chemicals and Purdue University are set to bring a green adhesive to the market soon. Mussel Polymers, a startup, was established specifically to develop and market this adhesive product based on the PCS technology, which was licensed by Wardenclyffe Chemicals from Purdue University. The company’s primary focus will be on developing various underwater adhesives utilizing the PCS technology. Additionally, Mussel Polymers has received support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the purpose of restoring coral reefs using this adhesive.

Purdue University has successfully formulated an adhesive composition that resembles those created by mussels. This composition is achieved by co-polymerizing protected 3,4-dihydroxy styrene and styrene, using an organo lithium reagent as an initiator in a water suspension. After the reaction is stopped, the protective groups are removed from the 3,4-dihydroxy styrene to obtain a copolymer containing catechol, also known as poly(catechol-styrene) or PCS. To safeguard this innovative technology, a patent has been filed, and the Office of Naval Research has provided support throughout the process. 

Since this university has the experience and immense knowledge in the field of biomimetic adhesives collaborating with this university will provide a platform for the research and development of a variety of such green adhesives for domains ranging from dental fixation to underwater constructions.