The adhesion of some marine organisms to almost any kind of surface in wet conditions has
aroused increasing interest in recent decades. Numerous fundamental studies have been …

This review highlights the research on degradable polymeric tissue adhesives for surgery
and tissue engineering. Included are a comprehensive listing of specific uses, advantages …

When it comes to underwater adhesion, shellfish are the true experts. Mussels, barnacles,
and oysters attach to rocks with apparent ease. Yet our man-made glues often fail when …

Hydrogels consisting of a three-dimensional hydrophilic network of biocompatible polymers
have been widely used in tissue engineering. Owing to their tunable mechanical properties …

With the “many-headed” slime mold Physarum polycelphalum having been voted the
unicellular organism of the year 2021 by the German Society of Protozoology, we are …

The bone adhesive is a clinical requirement for complicated bone fractures always
articulated by surgeons. Applying glue is a quick and easy way to fix broken bones …

Learning from nature and promoting original design concept is a significant way to develop
functional materials with outstanding performance. Even since the discovery of the role of …

A mussel-inspired adhesive based on a polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) backbone shows a
much higher bonding strength under underwater/seawater conditions than under dry …

Bone defects and complex fractures present significant challenges for orthopaedic
surgeons. Current surgical procedures involve the reconstruction and mechanical …

Protein‐based adhesives with their robust adhesion performance and excellent
biocompatibility have been extensively explored over years. In particular, the unique …