Citing a recent study, a group of researchers has developed a renewable adhesive that is effective for adhesion underwater. This new adhesive is composed of a siloxane-based polymer and lignin, derived from renewable resources. The adhesion strength of this new adhesive was tested in a variety of conditions, including immersion in water, and the results were impressive. The adhesive was found to be highly effective in forming strong and durable bonds under both dry and wet conditions. This adhesive could be used in a variety of applications, from medical to industrial to marine, and may prove to be a great replacement for traditional adhesives.

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source: Phys.org