AI-Designed Ultra-Strong Hydrogel Revolutionizes Underwater Adhesives

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Researchers developed a data-driven approach combining data mining, experimentation, and machine learning to design super-adhesive hydrogels inspired by adhesive proteins, achieving underwater adhesion strengths exceeding 1 MPa and demonstrating potential for various applications including biomedical and marine environments.
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