Bioadhesives & Their Applications
Bioadhesives are naturally occurring polymeric materials with adhesive properties. It is often used to describe a glue formed synthetically from biological intermediates which could consist of a variety of substances including proteins such as gelatin, cellulose, and starch (corn, rice, potato, etc.). Many of these general purpose waterborne adhesives have been known for a long time and have overall inferior adhesive properties. Examples include furniture, packaging/labeling and textile applications.
The term “Bioadhesives” could also mean synthetic and biological macromolecules and hydrocolloids designed to adhere to biological tissue. They are used for several purposes:
By: Deb Bhattacharjee, Adhesives.org Expert Blogger
Also Excellent Reference On Bioadhesives:
European Network of Bioadhesion Expertise: Fundamental Knowledge to Inspire Advanced Bonding Technologies