Shamila Grigorieff

Minerals for Performance Enhancement of Hybrid Medium-Modulus Sealants

The right mineral choice is key to optimizing processing and performance for silane-modified sealants.

October 15, 2021

Hybrid sealants are best defined as a fusion of technologies: the best performance properties of urethanes combined with the best of silicones.

How Does Mineral Selection Impact Water-Based Adhesives?

The selection and control of the physical properties of minerals are critical in improving an adhesive’s performance.

Shamila Grigorieff Erik van Dijnen Jane Trewolla

May 7, 2021

Water-based adhesives for paper lamination are typically formulated with different types of binders, including: natural polymers (e.g., dextrins and starches), inorganic “polymers” (e.g., sodium silicates), and oil derivative-based polymers (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate).

Incorporating Minerals to Enhance the Performance of Hybrid Polymer Technologies

Engineered calcium carbonates can be used to optimize the rheological and mechanical properties of hybrid adhesives and sealants.

Shamila Grigorieff Erik van Dijnen

January 15, 2021

Silane-modified polymers are designed to combine the strength of polyurethanes with the weathering resistance of silicones.¹ In addition to their high-performance properties, these hybrid polymers are achieving popularity due to their solvent- and isocyanate-free nature.²

Articles by Shamila Grigorieff

Minerals for Performance Enhancement of Hybrid Medium-Modulus Sealants

How Does Mineral Selection Impact Water-Based Adhesives?

Incorporating Minerals to Enhance the Performance of Hybrid Polymer Technologies

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