New glue sticks easily, holds well, and is a gas to pull apart – Phys.org

Temporary glues may not steal headlines, but they can make everyday life easier.
Sticky office notes, bandage strips, and painter’s tape are all examples of adhesives that can be removed with relative ease. There’s only one drawback: To release any of those glues, the surfaces need to be pulled apart.
Dartmouth researchers have discovered a class of molecular materials that can be used to make temporary adhesives that don’t require force for removal. These nonpermanent glues won’t be available as…

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