20130001_2106

© Marie GRACIA/ESPCI/MMC/CNRS Images

Reference

20130001_2106

Gluing gels by silica solution

Gluing gels by silica solution: gel pieces stick to a glove, but they do not stick to each other (left). After spreading a droplet of aqueous nanosilica solution on gel surface gel pieces are glued after about ten seconds of contact (right).

CNRS Institute(s)

Regional office(s)

CNRS Images,

Our work is guided by the way scientists question the world around them and we translate their research into images to help people to understand the world better and to awaken their curiosity and wonderment.