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![Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory upcycled a common plastic to develop a novel reusable adhesive with exceptional strength and toughness.Carlos Jones/ORNL; U.S. Dept. of Energy](/sites/default/files/styles/list_page_thumbnail/public/2022-01/2022-P00031_0.jpg?h=8f9cfe54&itok=7MuPCQ8s)
Researchers at ORNL used polymer chemistry to transform a common household plastic into a reusable adhesive with a rare combination of strength and ductility, making it one of the toughest materials ever reported.