Bio-adhesives for Medical Fields

Abstract

There are many different types of adhesives tailored for different purposes. The majority of these adhesives are based on petroleum products which are not environmentally friendly, often constitute a health hazard, and are also likely to become scarcer in the near future. Bio-based adhesives have attracted intense interest because of stricter environmental and health regulations. In this report, we will demonstrate bio-based super adhesives with excellent adhesive strength using the semi-flexible bio-monomers, 3,4-dihydroxyhydrocinnamic acid (DHHCA) and 3-(3-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid (3HPPA) for medical field.