A meniscus-inspired, environmentally robust, tough soybean-based adhesive

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a sustainable, tough adhesive derived from soybeans, addressing brittleness in existing adhesives.
• Developed soybean-based adhesive by bioengineering techniques.
• Evaluated adhesive performance through mechanical testing for toughness and environmental impact.
• The new adhesive shows significantly reduced brittleness compared to traditional bio-based adhesives.
• It demonstrates high toughness suitable for various applications in materials science.