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Virginia Tech: Chemists Design Extra-sticky Adhesives That Degrade on Command
September 02, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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Chemists design extra-sticky adhesives that degrade on command

One team of Virginia Tech chemists developed a fully recyclable tape. Another team designed an adhesive stronger than duct tape that degrades on command. Working together, they are setting a new standard for sustainable, usable adhesives.

By Kelly Izlar and Syd Morgan

A good adhesi . . .

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