Mussel Polymers

Introducing the world's newest coral restoration and fragging adhesive! This revolutionary underwater glue is the perfect choice for even the ​ most challenging underwater projects.

Human tissues require non-toxic adhesion for repair and replacement. Implants, scaffolds, and stents all require coatings and adhesives to be effective.

Poor wet adhesion causes failures in composite fillings, restorative ceramics, dental brackets, and tooth damage.

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A novel underwater adhesive technology, based on a glue used naturally by marine creatures, soon may provide a safer adhesive option for industries ranging from biomedical to...

Mussel Polymers introduces a new class of primers using its proprietary polycatechol styrene (PCS) chemistry.

Mussel Polymers appoints Dr. George K. Kodokian to its Board of Directors.

Mussel Polymers offers career opportunities.

Mussel Polymers develops adhesive solutions for challenging applications, building on Purdue University-licensed technology.

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Mussel Polymers Inc. is a company that takes the natural adhesive that mussels created millions of years ago into the lab, and solves present day wet environment adhesion problems by bringing it to the market.

Mussel Polymers Inc. is a company that takes the natural adhesive that mussels created millions of years ago into the lab, and solves present day wet environment adhesion problems by bringing it to the market.

Mussel Polymers outlines its privacy policy for user data and technology use.

Mussel Polymers, Inc. wins an AFWERX SBIR Phase I contract to develop **M-Clad™**, a biomimetic anti-corrosive coating for military equipment, vehicles, and structures. The technology aims to mitigate corrosion—a key challenge for the **Department of the Air Force (DAF)**—by leveraging innovative protective coatings. The project advances Mussel Polymers’ focus on durable, biomimetic solutions for defense applications.

Jan 2024PR NewswireNews article

Mussel Polymers, a Bethlehem-based startup, applies its mussel-inspired adhesive to develop a treatment for tooth sensitivity. The company’s breakthrough leverages its bioadhesive technology, originally designed to mimic how mussels bond to surfaces underwater. This innovation targets dental sensitivity by addressing the underlying cause of nerve exposure in teeth.

Oct 2022Lehigh Valley BusinessNews article

Mussel Polymers develops a bioadhesive inspired by marine mussels to stabilize coral reefs. The company leverages its proprietary polymer technology to create a durable, eco-friendly bonding material for marine restoration projects. Early applications focus on reinforcing reef structures and aiding coral transplantation efforts.

Aug 2021Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PennsylvaniaNews article

Mussel Polymers Inc. develops **poly(catechol-styrene) (PCS)**, an underwater adhesive inspired by mussel glue. The synthetic polymer bonds to surfaces in aquatic environments, targeting applications in biomedical and aerospace industries. The technology emerged from over a decade of research, partially funded by a $2 million grant.

May 2020assemblymag.comNews article