Biodegradable Alternative for Adhesives

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-36006
Published February 01, 2020 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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An alternative adhesive has been developed that adapts to suit a wide range of industrial and medical applications that benefit from sticky materials. The key ingredient is carbon dioxide. About 20–40 percent of the biodegradable adhesive, which has the consistency of honey or molasses, is composed of CO2. It adhesive takes a year or less to fully break down in the environment.