Adhesives

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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02/06/2012 - Düsseldorf / Germany

Labeling adhesives have to satisfy multiple requirements. A new generation of casein-free adhesives now offers extended properties and a performance profile that ensures trouble-free production processes for beverage manufacturers while extending their options. As the leading supplier of adhesive technologies, Henkel is dedicated to application-driven research and development of innovative solutions that respond to the growing needs of the market and the environment.