Anyone know how to make super glue ?

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This discussion focuses on the challenges and methods of creating super glue, referencing US Patent 6245933. It emphasizes the difficulty of synthesizing super glue safely without proper lab equipment. Alternative natural adhesives are mentioned, including the secretion from the Holy Cross frog, which is noted for its strength, and the bacteria Caulobacter crescentus, which produces a sugar compound stronger than synthetic glues. The conversation highlights the impracticality of home-based glue production and suggests exploring natural sources instead.

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Hi,

Does anyone know any reasonably safe reactions - lab or home based - to make a half decent super glue?
 
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You may like to look into something a little more natural, for example the Holy Cross frog secretes a sticky substance from its back that is the second strongest glue in the world and is natural!
You may have to go to Australia though. As it is native to Australia.
The kind of applications that little guy will have on such things as surgery will be something to watch out for.

check this link for details. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1705318.htm

If you want to make something even stronger than super glue you may like to head to your nearest stream or river and collect this little guy Caulobacter crescentus , he is a bacteria that produces a sugar compound three time stronger than any made man glue (including super glue)

Check out this website http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/04/10/glue-bacteria060410.html
 
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DesertSands said:
If you want to make something even stronger than super glue you may like to head to your nearest stream or river and collect this little guy Caulobacter crescentus , he is a bacteria that produces a sugar compound three time stronger than any made man glue (including super glue)

Check out this website http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/04/10/glue-bacteria060410.html

Thanks, i was thinking of glueing my car to my living room ceiling today and couldn't find an adhesive ¬_¬
 
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