The new resin, which is made of materials produced using bio-derivable resources, performs on par with the current industry standard of blades made from a thermoset resin and outperforms certain thermoplastic resins intended to be recyclable.
Growth in the market for sustainable adhesive tapes is primarily driven by increasing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products and tighter regulatory requirements encouraging more sustainable manufacturing practices.
Nouryon recently launched a new product concept, Expancel® BIO microspheres, to provide a partially biobased and high-performance lightweight filler and blowing agent that addresses evolving market needs.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP are developing and testing bio-based adhesives for the industrial production of folding cartons in the Sustainable Gluing with Renewable Adhesives SUGRA project.
A comprehensive analysis of 24 scenarios across 15 reports identifies biomass, CCU, and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050.
The demand for bio-adhesives is experiencing significant growth across various applications, including paper and packaging, construction, woodworking, medical, personal care, and more.
