Scientists Made Glue So Strong, It Can Tow An Entire Car

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• otacon239@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  None of these metrics actually measure anything comparatively. They say things like it “tows a car” and “lifts 270lbs”, but under what circumstances? Surface area? Temperature? Sheer force?

  There’s also no comparison against other adhesives to know how these values compare.

  I don’t doubt it’s an impressive accomplishment. I just wish I could get an idea for how impressed I should be.

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  • sbeak@sopuli.xyz ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    it looks like they glued two stainless steel plates together and it withstood the force needed to tow a mid-size sedan. The impressiveness is probably due to the fact it’s produced from leftover cooking oil and they mention that it “rivals” and is “comparable to” commercial EVA glue.

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• fubarx@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  When do we get to try it out against the creative, destructive power of a hangry toddler?

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• supamanc@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  It’s the temporary bit that I noticed - I usually want to glue thing permanently.

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• Rhoeri@piefed.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  An entire car you say? Not ¾ of a car? But an ENTIRE car.

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• Chakravanti@monero.town ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Do like insulin or you never gonna get it.

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