Adhesive Behavior of Propolis on Different Substrates

Propolis is a sticky substance used by bees to seal their hive and protect the colony against pathogens. Its main components are plant resins, beeswax, essential oils, pollen, and other organic substances. The chemical and medicinal properties of propolis have been extensively studied, but little is...

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Main Authors: Leonie Saccardi, Jonas Schiebl, Katharina Weber, Oliver Schwarz, Stanislav Gorb, Alexander Kovalev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2021.660517/full