The question of whether water is wet delves into science and philosophy, exploring definitions of wetness. Scientifically, ...

Combining sand with super glue creates an incredibly strong and versatile repair material that works wonders on plastics and more. This simple yet powerful mixture instantly bonds and reinforces ...

A new bio-based hot glue derived from a byproduct of the wood pulp industry beats traditional epoxy resins and commercial hot ...

One minute, you're sure you'll go with quartz, but before the ink dries on your decision, you've joined the solid surface bandwagon. Of course, it is your kitchen, and you'll have to put in what you ...

If we define wetness as the ability of a liquid to adhere to the surface of a solid, then wetness isn ... depends on the relationship between adhesive and cohesive forces of the liquids and ...

SINGAPORE - Taking inspiration from dried snail mucus and gecko feet, scientists in Singapore have developed a reusable adhesive that can adhere strongly to rough surfaces, unlike conventional ...

Scientists in Singapore have created a strong and reusable adhesive out of a shape-memory polymer, sticking to and detaching from surfaces by changing the temperature. The polymer is called E44 ...

This smart adhesive can support extremely heavy ... adhesion strength of the polymer increases along with surface roughness when in a solid state and decreases when in the rubbery state." ...