Barnacles have been an intriguing target of research from both aspects of how to prevent their fouling and to learn about the natural manner of underwater attachment for bio-mimetic and bio-inspired research. Recent advances in the molecular dissection of barnacle cement have indicated the diversity of biological adhesives, and it is now evident that the molecular system for barnacle attachment is unique among the organisms so far studied. Molecular interaction to self-assemble and coupling to foreign surfaces will be discussed.

Barnacle underwater attachment: Molecular interaction to tightly attach two different materials in water

245th National Meeting (2013)

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