Inspired by mussels adhering to wet rocks, Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) has invented a catechol-grafted silicone sealant with excellent bonds on hard-to-attach surfaces. The unique catechol groups in the silicone sealant system designed by NAMI can repel water molecules and form strong chemical covalent and physical electrostatic bonds on wet surfaces. In particular, the adhesive strength on the wet substrate of NAMI’s bio-inspired silicone sealant can achieve over 0.5 MPa, while commercial silicone sealant performance is less than 0.15 MPa. NAMI’s bio-inspired silicone sealant also has good flexibility with a movement capability of ±50%, good durability, and long-term resistance to ultraviolet radiation, high and low temperatures, and outdoor exposure.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Auto Glass Sealant
Browse the most current issue of R&D World and back issues in an easy to use high quality format. Clip, share and download with the leading R& magazine today.
Automobile Glass Mastic Copyright © 2024 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media Privacy Policy | Advertising | About Us