This is a very broad topic for this column. Adhesive bonding requires several choices to be made, such as type of adhesive, additives like adhesion promoters and surface preparation.
The ChemQuest Group estimates the global adhesive and sealant industry to be approximately $53 billion at the end of 2015, comprised of $46.3 million in adhesives and $6.5 billion in sealants. This figure represents an increase of 3.5% in 2015.