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Adhesives

Inspiration from a porcupine’s quills
Inspiration from a porcupine’s quills
December 10, 2012
Understanding the mechanisms behind quill penetration and extraction could help engineers design better medical devices.
Also labeled: Animals, Biology, Koch Institute, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Faculty, Health care, Health sciences and technology, Materials science, Materials Science and Engineering, Medical devices, Nature, Research, Surgery, Porcupine quills
Taking the sting out of medical tape
Taking the sting out of medical tape
October 29, 2012
New adhesive comes off quickly, sparing infants’ delicate skin from damage.
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Health, Health care, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES), Materials science, Health sciences and technology, Medical tape
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