CPC C09J 189/04 (2013.01) [C07K 1/14 (2013.01); C02F 11/18 (2013.01)] | 11 Claims |
1. A method for producing an adhesive from biomass, comprising the steps of: a. obtaining a biomass; b. denaturing proteins in said biomass to generate an adhesive product without requiring any prior extractions; c. wherein the denaturing step is a heated, alkaline-based process while under high shear; d. wherein the adhesive product has a shear strength of greater than 350 psi.
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