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The Styrene Butadiene Copolymer Platform for Adhesive Formulation and Development

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

This article will focus on primarily the base polymer, its molecular configuration, and the various types of base polymers that are available to the adhesive formulator. A short history of the development of styrene butadiene copolymers will also... (Article)

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Starch-based Adhesives

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z

This article will review the raw materials that go into starch adhesives, the methods of adhesive manufacture, and the additives that are commonly used in formulations for improvement of specific properties. The common applications and formulations... (Article)

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Thermosetting Acrylic Structural Adhesives

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

This article will attempt to characterize thermosetting acrylic adhesives as an important structural adhesive class. It will define their formulation parameters, their performance and processing characteristics, and their expanding opportunities in... (Article)

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Non-Phthalate Benzoate Plasticizers - Do More than Just Plasticize

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z

This article reviews the various value propositions provided by benzoate plasticizers in adhesive and sealant formulations. It primarily focuses on waterborne systems, but opportunities in other product forms are also noted. The main applications... (Article)

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Plastisols for Adhesives and Sealants

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z

This article provides a review of how polyvinyl chloride and acrylic plastisols can be utilized as adhesives and sealants. Plastisols are liquid dispersions of a finely divided thermoplastic resin, generally polyvinyl chloride or acrylic resin, in a... (Article)

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Limiting Hazardous Materials in PU Adhesives and Sealants

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z

This editorial describes recent developments to reduce hazardous components in polyurethane adhesives and sealants. Isocyanates and mercury or lead based catalysts are the primary focus of this work. (Editorial)

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Adhesives from Recovered Polyurethane Waste

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z

This article reviews the efforts on utilizing recovered polyurethane scrap in adhesive systems and attempts to provide insight into the opportunities and technical problems that remain. The resuse of polymer waste is a goal of many sustainability... (Article)

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Antifoaming Agents: Their Mechanism and Selection

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z

This article will attempt to provide a review of the problems caused by foam formation, the mechanism and factors that cause foaming, and the chemical agents that can be used to hinder or eliminate the formation of foam in emulsion adhesive systems.... (Article)

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The BRICS Influence on the World Economy and Their Importance to the Adhesive & Sealant Industry

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z

The "BRICS" include the countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. What started as a selection of countries with similar characteristics has now grown into a trading alliance that is setting a precedent for a new economic order... (Article)

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“Biomimetic” Adhesives

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z

This editorial describes the cooperative activities of a European group (COST Action TD0906) to develop novel adhesive systems that are inspired by biological phenomena found in everyday life. The main objective is to develop new adhesive that mimic... (Editorial)

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Adhesives Additives – Emphasis on Non-Hazardous Development

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z

This article will review several of the new additives that have been recently introduced to the plastic and adhesive industries and how they tend to mitigate such concerns. The focus will primarily be on flame retardants, antimicrobials,... (Article)

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Additives to Enhance Biodegradability

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z

This article reviews a newly developing technology that provides biodegradability to polymers by way of additives. Although in the early development stages with several challenging problems ahead, this technology may be something that the adhesive... (Editorial)

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What's latest in Debonding?

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z

This editorial describes unique adhesive technologies that are capable of debonding on-demand. The novel technologies could have significant environmental implications. (Editorial)

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Dismantling Plastic Tailgates Incorporating INDAR Technology

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z

Some 66 million adhesive-bonded windscreens are replaced worldwide every year. In Europe alone, nine million end-of-life vehicles generate more than two million metric tons of non-metal waste (glass, plastics and composites). The use of removable... (Article)

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Selecting Tackifiers

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z

This article explores the basic requirements for tackifiers, the main types available for use in adhesive formulations, and the most common applications. Selection criteria are recommended to make the process of choosing a tackifying agent less... (Article)

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Polymer Modified Cement

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z

This editorial provides an introduction into the use of polymer latex as an additive in cement and concrete mixtures. Such polymer modification of cement and concrete noticeably improves application and performance characteristics. Polymers have... (Editorial)

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Extracting Unique Value from Microencapsulation Technology

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z

This article focuses on the sustained release of microencapsulated components within coatings, adhesives, and sealants rather than on instantaneous or triggered release of the microcapsules' contents. The basics of sustained release technology will... (Article)

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Selecting Curing Agents for Structural Epoxy Adhesives (Part 2): Elevated Temperature Cure

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z

This is the second part of two articles that describe common epoxy adhesive curing agents and their selection process. This current article focuses on epoxy adhesive systems that require elevated temperature curing conditions. The first part... (Article)

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The Aerospace Industry - Feeding Ground for Structural Adhesive Development

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z

This editorial reviews the history of structural adhesive growth in the aerospace industry and identifies unique areas of development. Adhesives have always played a significant role in the aircraft / aerospace industry primarily because they offer a... (Editorial)

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Selection of Thickeners for Waterborne Adhesives

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z

This article reviews how various thickeners work and their value to the industry. The different types of thickeners that are available for waterborne adhesives will be identified, and the selection process is discussed to assist the formulator in... (Article)

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