A comprehensive review on multifunctional adhesives/bio adhesives and its applications

Abstract

This review serves the readers all the basic information needed to know about adhesives and bioadhesives. This may be important for researchers eager to explore this area of research with the intent of developing new materials or commercialization through product development. This review is based on natural and synthetic adhesives/bioadhesives. This also covers the mechanism of action of bioadhesives, analysis by using in vitro and in vivo methods. The common materials used for the development of products along with the major challenges faced for their development is also an important feature of this article. Important protocols followed before the treatment of various diseases using bioadhesives are also discussed, like bonding performance of a bioadhesive, toxicity, biodegradability, other tests (including safety, cost, efficacy, approvability, and usability), mechanical and physical properties. Bioadhesives have been used for various applications such as biomedical applications, agricultural applications, pharmaceutical applications, environmental friendly applications, etc.