This editorial looks at several new developments in the area of advanced materials. Even though many of these materials have been known to exist for some time, they have only recently been commercialized and given special attention. Some of the... (Editorial)
The motor car has been with us for more than 120 years and today it is hard to imagine life without the motor car. It has transformed our way of life, our landscape, and our outlook. Worldwide it has provided mobility, pleasure and economic... (Article)
Sustainability is a buzzword of our times, becoming an increasingly important aim for companies and governments alike. In the adhesive industry, it usually means replacing petrochemicals with plant-derived alternatives. In fact, there's already a... (Editorial)
The diisocyanates used to produce polyurethane adhesives can be toxic, and so it's important to reduce the amount that users are exposed to. Polyurethane prepolymers can help achieve this, but usually at the cost of increases in viscosity. However,... (Article)
Adhesive strategies used like aquatic species like mussels have long been studied for inspiration, but to get useful material directly from them demands impractical extraction strategies. But the importance of their resistance to salty, wet... (Editorial)
Some of the technologies used to increase acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives' bond strength have themselves brought problems, in particular causing corrosion. Polar monomers exploited to increase cohesive strength, and chain transfer agents that... (Article)