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Initiative Supports Diversity, Drives Efficiency

February 1, 2011

Kraft Foods will request both up- and down-stream vendors to attain sustainable social, economic, and environmental objectives.

Renewable Energy Snapshot

February 1, 2011

According to BCC Research, the value of the global market for renewable energy was nearly $225 billion in 2010 and is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Jay A. Johnston Ph.D. Steven Reinstadtler

February 1, 2011

A lot of recent discussion has focused on making construction adhesives and sealants green by eliminating formaldehyde, plasticizers or solvents. Are there similar alternatives for the coatings that are often

Turbocharging Green into Packaging Adhesives

Mike Jorgenson

February 1, 2011

A new technology in packaging adhesives reduces overall consumption and improves efficiency.

FOCUS ON: Dow Named Research Partner for U.S.-China Clean Energy Consortium

February 1, 2011

Jackson The Dow Chemical Co. has been selected by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories (LBNL) as a research partner for the new U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC) Consortium on Building

Pollution Prevention

William G. Handlos Steven Hicks David K. Bower

February 1, 2011

An innovative hard surface composite paving system uses post-consumer recycled glass.

Biodegradable Polymers in Adhesive Systems

Many biodegradable polymers are suited for adhesive applications, such as environmentally friendly packaging, recyclable envelope adhesives and biomedical devices.

Edward M. Petrie

June 1, 2007

Significant advances have been made over the past 20 years in the development of biodegradable polymers. These materials have been developed in a variety of forms, and thus have potential use in a range of industries, including adhesives.

Packaging EndUser: Starch- and Dextrin-Based Adhesives

Starch- and dextrin-based adhesives play a large part in industrial production, especially the packaging industry.

August 1, 2005

This article provides an overview of the raw materials that go into starch and dextrin adhesives, the methods of adhesive manufacture, and the additives that are commonly used in formulations for improvement of specific properties.

The New Century of Adhesives

To answer our questions on the outlook for the industry, we leaned on members of our editorial advisory board and others representing raw material and equipment suppliers, adhesives manufacturing, product development, technical service, business management and consulting.

Karen Kramer

September 15, 2000

Tap into the expertise of an impressive group of professionals specializing in adhesives and sealants, ask them to predict the future for the industry, spice it up with their opinions on some hot topics, and you come up with a good read.