Super-Strong Surgical Tape Detaches on Demand

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  • TBMG-37591
Published September 01, 2020 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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A double-sided adhesive can be detached from the underlying tissue without causing any damage. Last year, the engineers developed the adhesive, which could quickly and firmly stick to wet surfaces such as biological tissues. By applying a liquid solution, the new version can be peeled away like a slippery gel in case it needs to be adjusted during surgery, for example, or removed once the tissue has healed.