Adhesives & Sealants

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A bioinspired elastin-based protein for a cytocompatible underwater adhesive

The development of adhesives that can be applied and create strong bonds underwater is a significant challenge for materials engineering.

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Formaldehyde-free adhesive for industrial use in the wood-processing industry

A new research project aims to come up with a formaldehyde-free, sustainable and non-toxic adhesive for industrial use in the wood-processing industry.

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Delo enlarges management board

Delo Industrial Adhesives has appointed Robert Saller (53) as a new member to the management board.

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Bioinspired photocontrollable microstructured transport device

Adhesive mechanisms in the natural world, as used by geckos when they walk upside down on the ceiling, have many advantages: They are always strongly adhesive - ...

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New Artimelt CEO appointed

In early January 2017, Walter Stampfli has begun his tenure as new CEO of Artimelt AG.

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Biodegradable resin for adhesives and coatings

Researchers have patented the first plant-based resin of its kind that would be ideal for tapes, labels and other adhesive uses. It also can provide shiny coatings....

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Arkema upgrades acrylic acid facility in North America

Arkema is investing EUR85.76 million on its Clear Lake Texas site to replace existing acrylic acid production units with modern facilities using the latest available ...

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ChemQuest Group appoints Sudhir Hublikar as Director

The ChemQuest Group, Inc., is pleased to announce Dr. Sudhir Hublikar (formerly Vice President of Adhesives and Coatings R&D for Avery Dennison Corporation) as ...

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Altana acquires formulated resins business from Solvay

The specialty chemicals group Altana has acquired the formulated resins business of Belgian chemical group Solvay.

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New sustainable routes for non-isocyanate polyurethanes

Sustainable routes for the synthesis of polyurethanes with industrial applications are discussed in a paper.

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The science of watching paint dry

New research has described a physical mechanism that separates particles according to their size during the drying of wet coatings. The discovery could help ...

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Synthomer acquires Hexion Performance Adhesives & Coatings

Synthomer has announced the acquisition of Hexion Performance Adhesives & Coatings, a business of Hexion Inc., a global chemical company based in Columbus,...