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Scientists Developing Cheaper Energy-Efficient Window Coatings

March 15, 2016

This week in adhesives news, a team of scientists from UC Berkley has reportedly developed a cheap heat-reflective coating that aims to make windows more energy-efficient.

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Readers Most Interested in News About RPM’s Acquisition

Last week, news about RPM’s acquisition garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

March 14, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Researchers Develop Body Heat Sensitive Polymer

March 8, 2016

This week in adhesives news, researchers in New York have developed a polymer that changes shape triggered by body heat.

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Shell Makes Top News for Second Consecutive Week

News about Shell’s expansion received the most reader interest again last week.

Teresa McPherson

March 7, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Ask Dr. Dave

I am trying to understand how the organosilanes act chemically.

Organosilanes have been used for many years to enhance the durability of adhesive bonds, particularly to glass surfaces.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 1, 2016

Dave Dunn's March 2016 column.

Guest Editorial: ASC: Securing Our Future

The ASC focuses on delivering new education programs, new market reports, new growth programs and new advocacy activities.

Traci Jensen

March 1, 2016

As chair of the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) for 2015-2016, I wanted to pose a few questions to you, the readers of ASI.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Polyaspartic Coatings

The polyaspartic coatings technology has been available since the 1990s and is an extension of polyurethane chemistry.

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

March 1, 2016

I work in the technical department developing coatings based on various polymer backbones. I am familiar with typical polyurethane raw materials, but have recently become aware of polyaspartic coatings. Could you provide an overview of this technology?

Ain't No City Like New Orleans for Spring ASC Convention

The Adhesive and Sealant Council chose the iconic city for its Spring Convention and Expo.

Teresa McPherson

March 1, 2016

New Orleans is a study in contrasts. From boozy Bourbon Street and the mansions of the Garden District, to the various voodoo, literary, and culinary tours, New Orleans has many personalities.

Scientists Develop a Hybrid Polymer That Mimics Muscle

March 1, 2016

This week in adhesives news, scientists have discovered a hybrid polymer that can mimic the human muscle functions.

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Readers Most Interested in News from Shell

Shell’s expansion announcement received the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

February 29, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.