Introducing the First Ever Prototype of Biodegradable Velcro
The research group coordinated by Barbara Mazzolai at the IIT has created the first ever prototype of a soft, biodegradable and soluble velcro inspired by the micro-hook structure of leaves on the catchweed plant i.e. Galium aparine.
(Picture: IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia)
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/cdn4.vogel.de/infinity/white.jpg "The research group coordinated by Barbara Mazzolai at the IIT has created the first ever prototype of a soft, biodegradable and soluble velcro inspired by the micro-hook structure of leaves on the catchweed plant i.e. Galium aparine.")
