Aqueous algal-based phenolic type adhesives and glues
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsValerie Vreeland, Eva Grotkopp
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Abstract
A novel water-resistant, aqueous, and versatile phenolic adhesive or glue derived from algal materials. Phenolic compounds act as an adhesive glue by binding non-specifically to both hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces in aqueous conditions and are useful for medical, biological, biomedical, marine, industrial and other applications. Algal derived adhesive phenolic compounds are activated with enzyme catalyst or oxidizing agents and/or cross-linked with algal carbohydrate, other fibers, or proteins.
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A water-resistant aqueous adhesive comprising natural phenolic compounds extracted from algae.
A water-resistant aqueous adhesive comprising natural phenolic compounds extracted from algae and activated with a naturally derived enzyme catalyst.
A water-resistant aqueous adhesive comprising activated phenolic compounds extracted from algae, and cross-linked with algal carbohydrate or natural algal fibrous material, or protein materials.
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