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02.06.2016

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (Germany) have developed a unique adhesive whose adhesive properties can be adjusted.

The new glue, developed by German physicists, is not at all like the usual one. It is based on gallium, an unusual silver-colored metal that changes from solid to liquid at the temperature of the human body. These extraordinary properties of gallium have now been exploited to come up with a glue that can literally be "turned on" and "off" by simple heating or cooling.

Unlike hot melt adhesive, it is much easier to work with because gallium based adhesive requires much less heat to activate and does not require a hot glue gun. When cooled, the adhesive loses its adhesive properties and quickly peels off from any surface without leaving any marks on it. It is noteworthy that the metal adhesive works even on wet surfaces and under water, although with a slight decrease in adhesive qualities.

The developers claim that gallium-based glue has countless practical applications and will be an excellent replacement for a whole range of adhesives in the home, industry and even medicine.

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