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What Makes a Good Construction Adhesive?

As reported by Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine in their article “What Makes a Good Construction Adhesive?,” there are various things to consider before choosing an adhesive for your next construction project.

“They can be used in almost any construction project, big or small, and they strengthen and improve the longevity of common projects like installing subflooring, hanging drywall, finishing trim and moldings, and hanging cabinets, as well as outdoor landscaping and finishing projects,” Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine said.

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Nature Inspires New Type of Adhesive

According to Assembly Magazine in their article “Nature Inspires New Type of Adhesive,” there could be new, sustainable adhesives in our future thanks to engineers at Purdue University.

“In many cases, their new adhesives held up well, sometimes performing similarly to, or even better than, traditional toxic adhesives such as cyanoacrylate and epoxy,” Assembly Magazine said.

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Paper Converting Adhesives

As reported by Medium in their article “Paper Converting Adhesives,” paper converting is the process of turning paper in one form into another, typically a product, and adhesives play an important role in that process.

“Various production processes are involved in making new paper products — one of which is very often glueing. And for that, good paper converting adhesives are needed,” Medium said.

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Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Market to Cross $11 Billion by 2024

As reported by Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine in their article “Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Market to Cross $11 Billion by 2024,” this market has seen continued growth in recent years, mainly due to the automotive industry.

“The growth is due to increasing usage in the automotive and transportation industry, as PSAs are finding use as alternatives to bolts, clips, and rivets, thus improving the speed and ease of assembly,” Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine said.

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Solar Energy Adhesive Market

According to LinkedIn in their article “Solar Energy Adhesive Market,” the industry can expect to see some growth in coming years.

“One major attraction about Solar Energy Adhesive Industry is its growth rate,” LinkedIn said.

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Adhesive Solutions for e-Mobility Applications

As reported by Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine in their article “Adhesive Solutions for e-Mobility Applications,” there are many ways that adhesives are being used in electric vehicles.

“Adhesive tape offers a variety of solutions in the design and manufacturing of electric vehicles, including insulation, mounting and bonding, and thermal interfaces,” Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine said.

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Adhesive and Sealant Technologies for Masking Tapes Solve the Painting Industry’s Peskiest Problems

As reported by Paint and Coatings Industry Magazine in their article “Adhesive and Sealant Technologies for Masking Tapes Solve the Painting Industry’s Peskiest Problems,” advances in tapes are helping to solve the issues faced by the painting industry.

“According to a new research report by Global Market Insights Inc., the composite adhesives market should surpass $2 billion by 2024,” Paint and Coatings Industry Magazine said.

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The Impact Adhesives Can Have on PE Film and PET Packaging Recycling Streams and How to Address It

According to Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine in their article “The Impact Adhesives Can Have on PE Film and PET Packaging Recycling Streams and How to Address It,” with an increased focus on sustainability the adhesives industry has started to see ways to improve.

“For both flexible and rigid plastic recycling, additives such as adhesives can play a role in the recycling stream effectiveness,” Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine said.

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From Innovation to Application: The Top Hot Melt Adhesive Companies Revolutionizing the Industry

As reported by LinkedIn in their article “From Innovation to Application: The Top Hot Melt Adhesive Companies Revolutionizing the Industry,” due to increasing demand, the hot melt adhesive industry is expected to see an increase in coming years.

“The global hot melt adhesives market size was valued at USD 6.87 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 9.78 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period,” LinkedIn said.

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Researchers at Newcastle University Develop a Reversible Glue

According to Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine in their article “Researchers at Newcastle University Develop a Reversible Glue,” thanks to a team of researchers at Newcastle University, there has been new advances in the adhesives industry.

“The glue’s reversible nature means it can be used for myriad purposes, but specifically for adhering labels to plastic bottles. The labels will be able to be efficiently detached, making them easier to recycle,” Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine said. 

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ENGINEERED POLYMER SOLUTIONS: Resin for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

As reported by Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine in their article “ENGINEERED POLYMER SOLUTIONS: Resin for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives,” advances are constantly being made in the adhesives industry.

“As the pressure-sensitive adhesives market grows rapidly, we see expanding demand for industrial tape and label applications, and manufacturers can rely on EPS 2133 to deliver the adhesion and high shear holding strength they need for their formulations,” Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine said.

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An Overview of the Types of Automotive Adhesives

According to Medium in their article “An Overview of the Types of Automotive Adhesives,” adhesives can improve durability and overall product performance in automobiles.

“There are different types of adhesives, each created to be applied to different parts of the vehicle,” Medium said.

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Types of Medical Adhesives – A ThomasNet Buying Guide

As reported by Thomas Net in their article “Types of Medical Adhesives – A ThomasNet Buying Guide,” there are a myriad of uses for medical adhesives.

“There are various medical adhesives that feature different bonding qualities when applied to different substrates, and require different methods of application. Standard adhesives commonly found in the medical field include the following three types: pressure sensitive, dissolvable, and electrical conductive adhesives,” Thomas Net said.

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What Are The Benefits of Adhesive Technologies in Manufacturing?

According to the Institute of Supply Chain Management in their article “What Are The Benefits of Adhesive Technologies in Manufacturing?,” many industries benefit from the use of adhesives.

“With the different types of adhesives available to manufacturers today, companies are free to choose which type will best help them create durable and long-lasting products,” the Institute of Supply Chain Management said.

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Adhesives in Automotive Assembly

As reported by Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine in their article “Adhesives in Automotive Assembly,” adhesives are used in many areas of the automotive industry from the body shop to the trim shop.

“The use of adhesives is by no means new, but their growing use enables design trends that even 10 years ago were improbable. Driving the growth of adhesive use are global megatrends in the ever-changing world of assembling vehicles,” Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine said.

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Adhesives and sealants in the construction ecosystem

According to Fastener and Fixing Magazine in their article “Adhesives and sealants in the construction ecosystem,” there have been large-scale efforts to make the construction industry more environmentally conscious and one way this is accomplished is through adhesives.

“In the sustainability transition pathway for the construction ecosystem, there are two critical elements – the energy efficiency of buildings and the material efficiency of the installed materials. Adhesives and sealants strongly support both of these elements,” Fastener and Fixing Magazine said.

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Marine Applications for Adhesives and Sealants

According to Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine in their article “Marine Applications for Adhesives and Sealants,” there are many adhesives used in the marine industry that need to be lightweight and strong.

“Today’s products have come a long way, no longer representing the extreme hazards of resin or pitch while providing strong lightweight bonds to structural components and watertight sealing between substrates,” Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine said.

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Adhesive Interfaces toward a Zero-Waste Industry

As reported by The National Library of Medicine in their article “Adhesive Interfaces toward a Zero-Waste Industry,” the adhesives industry is making strides to become a zero-waste industry.

“These approaches, either individually or combined, offer a new paradigm in zero-waste industrial production and consumer applications,” the National Library of Medicine said.

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Adhesive Made of Degradable Polymers Help Solve Recycling Complications

As reported by Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine in their article “Adhesive Made of Degradable Polymers Help Solve Recycling Complications,” the residue left behind by some adhesives causes some issues when recyclable materials are set to be recycled. A new adhesive aims to solve those problems.

“The adhesive, similar to commercial packaging tape, has a chemical additive known as thionolactone, which makes up 0.25% of the composition. This additive allows the adhesive to be dissolved in the recycling process. Labels can be detached up to 10 times faster when compared to a non-degradable adhesive,” Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine said.

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What Are The 6 Most Common Types of Adhesives?

According to Sticky Aide in their article “What Are The 6 Most Common Types of Adhesives?,” while there are many types of adhesives that exist, there are some that are used more frequently than others.

“There are many different types of adhesives, but six of the most common types are rubber-based, moisture-curing, solvent-based, hot-melt, water-activated, and pressure-sensitive adhesives,” Sticky Aide said.

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