打破“有水就不黏”常识 AI设计的仿生水下黏胶问世

Core Insights - A cover article in Nature reports on an AI-assisted design of a super-adhesive hydrogel inspired by natural adhesive proteins, capable of repairing leaks in water pipes and adhering to objects underwater [1] - The research highlights the challenges in designing soft materials with adhesive properties, particularly in wet environments, and draws inspiration from natural organisms like bacteria and mollusks [1] - Researchers from Hokkaido University developed a protein database containing 24,707 adhesive proteins to guide the design and synthesis of 180 new underwater adhesives, leading to the creation of powerful adhesives through machine learning [1] Group 1 - The super-adhesive hydrogels have potential applications in various biomedical fields, including prosthetic coatings and wearable biosensors, indicating a disruptive impact on these industries [2] - The design aims for multipurpose applications, with expectations for use in other types of functional flexible materials [2]