Technology
The problem
The commercial adhesives industry has not seen any significant innovation in more than 50 years. Manufacturers’ continued reliance on long-known bonding chemistries has created a performance plateau that can fundamentally limit the effective lifespan of products. Maintaining coating and adhesive performance is a resource-heavy process that generates enormous cost and waste.
Our solution
A2O materials harness amines to create dynamic bonding interactions. The result: more resilient bonds that can self-heal to stay functional.
The science
We enhance polyolefins and other conventional polymers through a process of “amine catalysis.” The result: advanced dynamic materials, with improved bonding, greater chemical compatibility, and further reactivity.
Dynamic bonds in action
These videos from our research laboratory show the key features of A2O polymers: self-healing, adhesion, and reversibility.
Self-healing
Self-heals when cut, damaged, or impacted.
Adhesion
Sticks to commonly incompatible materials, including PTFE, plastics, composites, and metals.
Reversibility
Adhesion is flexible and repeatable.
An array of potential applications
The possible commercial applications for our technology are virtually limitless. Our initial target industries are marine engineering, energy, and textiles, where we see the greatest potential for positive economic and environmental impact. But we are also exploring opportunities to enhance the quality and lifespan of products in other industries too.
Marine engineering 
Apparel 
Energy 
Chemical 
Other industries A low-cost, sustainable solution to biofouling
On all seafaring vessels, the accumulation of mussels, barnacles, plants, and other unwanted organisms dramatically increases the drag coefficient of marine vessels, leading to increased fuel consumption and emissions. Anti-fouling paints can prevent fouling, but they’re costly, require on-going maintenance, and contain toxic biocides that pollute the marine environment. Also, these coatings are constantly eroded and need frequent removal and reapplication at further cost.
A2O’s solution: A novel, non-toxic coating system that reduces drag and saves fuel. Enabled by our proprietary material, the highly durable coating system simplifies maintenance and prevents fouling through a foul-release mechanism.
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