Fig. 5: Applications of the unfolded BSA glue.
From: Synthesis of robust underwater glues from common proteins via unfolding-aggregating strategy
a Schematic of three types of application manners: tape-type, padding-type, and bonding-type. b Patching of a rubber pipe with a hole (5 mm in diameter) by a rubber sheet coated with the unfolded BSA glue. c Repairing of the inflatable boat with a broken hole (2 mm) by a rubber sheet coated with the unfolded BSA glue. d A glass container constructed by using the unfolded BSA glue. e A pig’s bladder with a 5 mm hole patched by the unfolded BSA glue, which can withstand a pressure of 60 cm H2O. The dotted yellow circle is the location of the hole. f The unfolded BSA glue works as a tissue glue to close incisions in rats. g The performance of the unfolded BSA glue for rapid sand fixation in a glass trough.
