Research lab in @PurdueChemistry with a cohesive balance between studying nature's adhesive materials and mimicking its chemistry to create better glues.
West Lafayette, IN
Joined March 2018
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Professor Jon Wilker @WilkerLabPurdue was recently selected to the 2024 @Grist list of 50 outstanding people working on climate solutions. Read more about his visit to NYC Climate Week:
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Learn about bio-based & bio-inspired #adhesives, commercial applications and challenges at our August 28th webinar w/ Jonathan Wilker @WilkerLabPurdue: ascouncil.org/events/sustain… Mussel and oyster chemistry helping develop new classes of #sustainable and high performance adhesives!
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@WilkerLabPurdue thanks guys! CU Monday night!
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Applying to grad school can be expensive, so this year Purdue Chemistry is paying the application fee for qualifying U.S. citizens or permanent residents applying to our PhD program for Fall 2024 admission. Learn more: bit.ly/24CHMAppOffer
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Good things come from the ocean: food, energy, minerals and . . . glue? Purdue scientists and engineers study shellfish for hints to improve synthetic adhesives. #PurdueInnovation purdue.university/3x9Qdvr
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For mussels, survival is no vacation at the shore. New Science research finds that they use microfluidic assembly and vanadium to create an adhesive that anchors them in their natural environment.
Learn more ⬇
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Vanadium for strengthening a bioglue? Every time I think we've got these mussels figured out, they throw us a curve ball. Wonderful to see this out finally - beautiful work led by Tobias Priemel @TobiasPriemel and our collaborators in Germany @BM_MPICI.
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muscles need iron
so do mussels it appears
such sticky anchors
Based on research by @WilkerLabPurdue @tiltseries et al, published in @ACSPublications #Sciku #ScienceHaiku #SciComm #Mussels #Iron
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Thanks to our Grad Student Mental Health Committee for their work in developing this help site: chem.purdue.edu/health/
Committee chair: @ParkinsonLab
Faculty members: @TheBartLab @LabLaskin @angelinelyon @Townsresearch @UyedaLab @AdamWassermanR @WilkerLabPurdue
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Shellfish adhesives are stronger and more durable than any glue developed by humans. Chem Prof. Jonathan Wilker (@WilkerLabPurdue) is using #biomimicry to develop glues that are greener and superior in performance.
Learn more: fal.cn/3gJAs
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Stick around and find out how #Purdue researchers are learning from shellfish to create #sustainable adhesives via @wfyi
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Adhesives are everywhere: in electronics, books, furniture, flooring and more. @LifeAtPurdue chemists and engineers are working to make glue stronger, safer & more sustainable. #PurdueInnovation purdue.university/34Hui2c
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ENGINEERING + CHEMISTRY = stickiness! #PurdueMSE/@PurdueChemistry's Jonathan Wilker studies shellfish to develop adhesives that're more sustainable, stronger, & work in a wider range of environments than current adhesives. More 🦪 bit.ly/mse-wilker-shellfish
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Please, RT to help us spread the word about NSF REU program "Analyze This" at Purdue this summer. This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduates interested in analytical chemistry. chem.purdue.edu/analyzethis/… @PurdueChemistry
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Sticky sea creatures close wounds: from bench to bedside // bit.ly/33jGyG7
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So excited to join @WilkerLabPurdue! I am grateful for the opportunity and am so excited to start contributing to such a cool lab! 🌊 🦪
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Changing seawater hints at future for adhesives from ocean species: Jonathan Wilker, associate professor in @PurdueScience and @PurdueEngineers, studies how mussels secrete sticky plaques for attaching to wet surfaces. Via @MirageNewsCom: bit.ly/33tcU1Q #TheNextGiantLeap
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A new report in @EnvSciTech shows that decreased iron levels in seawater are making mussels loosen their grip. fal.cn/39C9o
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For a #Purdue #chemistry #innovator, changing seawater hints at the future for #adhesives from sea creatures and for consumer products. @ACSPublications purdue.university/3ghrptq
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Studying seawater's changing chemistry helps #PurdueMSE / @PurdueChemistry's Jonathan Wilker better understand 🦪 marine animals' ability to make "underwater glue". He uses this info to create new adhesives for electronics, vehicles, cosmetics & more. bit.ly/wilker-seawater
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