News

Mussels gave prof, Kaichang Li, idea for wood adhesive that is revolutionizing the wood manufacturing industry and will mean cleaner air indoors and out.

May 21, 2005 /

MATR Sponsor (view all)


"For small to medium to national organizations, for events and fundraisers of any size, in any format – live, virtual or hybrid – the platform is built for scale."

It’s a new adhesive that’s a safe replacement for chemical glues in plywood, particleboard and other manufactured wood that leak noxious formaldehyde fumes into homes. It’s so simple and inexpensive that Li, an assistant professor at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry, can whip it up from soy flour in a kitchen mixer on his laboratory counter.

The tenacious foothold of mussels in the ocean surf inspired the new glue, and its commercial potential could extend to almost every new home and building. OSU patented the adhesive in the United States and other countries, and is licensing it to companies.

By MICHAEL MILSTEIN
The Oregonian

Full Story: http://www.billingsgazette.com/index.php?id=1&display=rednews/2005/05/21/build/business/25-adhesive.inc

MATR Supporters (view all)


Bozeman is a rapidly growing city with a high quality of life in part due to the easy access to the outdoors, burgeoning tech industry, and cultural experiences it offers.

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

For over 25 years, Zoot Enterprises has been a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition, and decision management solutions.
Posted in:

Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.