This bioadhesive is inspired by the characteristic properties of barnacle cement, which naturally allows barnacles to adhere to surfaces. This means that this material has has the potential to bio-degrade, allowing for easy unbinding from materials to promote reusability and recyclability. Currently, many materials cannot be repurposed after a design project is demolished because they are permanently bound by toxic chemicals. This protocol serves as an eco-positive alternative.
J.G. Macias Franco, Kianoush Hamedi
30 minutes
3/10
1. Dissolve 8g gelatin in 30g cold water.
2. In a saucepan, boil 120g water, add disolved gelation solution and stir.
3. Add 15g glyceryn and 30g white vinegar to saucepan and mix well.
4. Incorporate 25g of chitosan.
5. Stir as long as necessary for ingredients to be well incorporated. Time will vary between 10 minutes and 30 minutes. Consistency should be thick, almost paste like.
6. Let sit until solution reaches a manageable temperature.
7. Apply glue with a brush or spatula in uniform layer. Glue will become jelly like if left to cool down overnight.
8. Glue can be reconstituted by heating up in microwave or stovetop.
