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Researchers at Hokkaido University developed ultra-strong underwater adhesives by combining insights from nature with artificial intelligence.

The team analyzed over 24,000 adhesive proteins from marine organisms like mussels and barnacles, identifying common molecular patterns that enable wet adhesion.

They synthesized 180 hydrogels based on these patterns, then used machine learning to optimize the formulations.

After three AI-guided rounds of predictions and testing, they achieved adhesive strength exceeding one megapascal—ten times stronger than previous underwater glues.

The material instantly sealed high-pressure water leaks, withstood ocean waves for over a year, and outperformed commercial products like Flex Tape.

With good biocompatibility and scalable production using common components, these hydrogels show promise for surgical applications, marine engineering, and deep-sea exploration.

You can read more in the research paper titled “Data-driven de novo design of super-adhesive hydrogels” published on Nature.com