Formulating Biomimetic Adhesives for Navy Underwater Applications
Abstract
The Navy operates in environments that are perpetually wet. Adhesive bonding is often required in situations ranging from construct"ion to repair. However, man-made adhesives seldom function well in water. Biomimetic adhesive polymers modeled after shellfish glu""es are showing encouraging results with regards to bonding performance underwater. Building upon prior results, future efforts will" take a more applied direction in which bonding solutions for the Navy mission are developed. Objectives of this project are to: Aim 1: Made adhesives for use by divers repairing damage and attaching devices; Aim 2: Create adhesives capable of concrete bonding for the Construction Battalion; and Aim 3: Enable dry bonding of substrates to be maintained underwater for long periods. These experiments will help to develop adhesives for use by the Navy in several specific situations. Focus will be placed upon needs that have remained unmet and where the most benefit can be brought about quickly. (Approved for Public Release.)
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 23, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812117
Entities
People
- Jonathan Wilker
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Virginia