When a US research lab accidentally created a sticky web-like substance, it turned to Peter Parker and comic-book lore for inspiration on what to do next.
Back in 2020, Lo Presti, a research assistant professor in biomedical engineering, was working on the challenge of underwater adhesives. The first material he chose to work on was made up of silk and dopamine, a popular combination because it mimics the way that mussels stick firmly to rock surfaces in water—something that has been useful in other applications.
As the acetone evaporates mid-air, the dopamine speeds up the substance's solidifying process, creating sticky, strong spun fibers by pulling water away from the silk—something that would usually take hours. With the obvious pop culture inspiration in mind, this was a place the team worked hard to get to.
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