Thermo-responsive adhesive for long-wear, at-home artificial nails

Overview

Adaptive 3D Technologies introduces an innovative thermo-responsive adhesive designed for long-wear, at-home artificial nails. This biocompatible polymer adhesive transitions between non-adhesive and adhesive states based on temperature changes, allowing users to easily apply and remove artificial nails without harsh chemicals or UV curing. The adhesive maintains a thin profile and supports non-transparent colors, offering a safe and user-friendly experience for home application.

Technical specifications

• Thermo-responsive adhesive: Activates at temperatures above 10°C, creating strong bonding to both ABS and natural nail surfaces.
• Easy application and removal: Nails are applied after chilling in cold water to deactivate adhesion and then warmed to activate bonding. Removal is achieved by chilling again to deactivate the adhesive.
• Long-lasting hold: Provides robust adhesion lasting at least two weeks, with reversible, painless removal.
• Biocompatible polymer: Utilizes well-characterized, skin-safe polymer chemistries.
• Scalable formulation: Designed for cost-effective consumer manufacturing and supports opaque nail colors.

Technology readiness level

Currently at TRL 3, the adhesive is in the optimization phase, focusing on formulation improvements, user-safe packaging design, and pilot usability testing. The upcoming stages include extended wear studies and scaling for lab batch manufacturing, with options for commercialization partnerships.