Borate chemistry inspired by cell walls converts soy protein into high-strength, antibacterial, flame-retardant adhesive
Weidong Gu, Feng Li, Xiaorong Liu, Qiang Gao, Shanshan Gong, Jianzhang Li, Sheldon Q. Shi
Abstract
Borate chemically cross-linked soy protein to prepare high-strength, antibacterial, flame-retardant bio-adhesive.
Topics & Concepts
Fire retardantAdhesiveBoronChemistrySoy proteinAntibacterial activityBonding strengthChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialMaterials scienceFood scienceBacteriaEngineeringLayer (electronics)GeneticsBiologybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesFood composition and propertiesMicroencapsulation and Drying Processes