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Researchers Develop Polymer Pollution Filter

December 13, 2016

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new polymer coating for cotton fibers that can absorb air and water pollutants.

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Readers Most Interested in Henkel’s 3D Printing News

Last week, news about Henkel’s 3D printing plans garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

December 12, 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.

Three Predictions for the Future of Permanent Labeling

Kim Hensley

December 9, 2016

Permanent labeling applications may always be a relevant topic, but that doesn’t mean the field is not evolving. Paradigms shift over time; I likely would have told you in the not-too-recent past that permanent rubber-based adhesives were not appropriate for high- or low-temperature applications, but we have seen a lot of interest in these adhesives lately and the technology has improved substantially to the point that all-temperature hot-melt (rubber-based) adhesives are now compelling options.

Researchers Develop Thin-Film Polymer E-Skin

Morgan Laidlaw

December 6, 2016

A research team at the University of Stanford recently developed a thin-film made of polymer semiconductors.

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BASF’s Sales Announcement Receives Most Reader Clicks

News about BASF’s plans to sell its specialties business unit received the most reader interest

Teresa McPherson

December 5, 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.

Create Messaging that Lasts with Durable Labels

Kim Hensley

December 2, 2016

While durable labels have important roles to play in deterring costly mistakes in compliance situations and protecting the public against counterfeiting, not every permanent labeling exercise is as high-profile. In some cases, you simply have an important message to convey about product usage, dangers or compatibility, and the label carrying that messaging needs to last as long as the object to which it is adhered.

MIT Scientists Develop New Enzyme for Biodegradable Plastic

Morgan Laidlaw

November 29, 2016

Researchers at MIT have developed a new enzyme structure for biodegradable plastics.

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News About PPG’s Adhesive Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, news about PPG garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 28, 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 New Motion Polymer

Morgan Laidlaw

November 22, 2016

A team of researchers has recently found a new polymer material that can convert ultraviolet light into mechanical energy.

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For Second Consecutive Week, Readers Most Interested in Saint-Gobain Acquisition

News about Saint-Gobain’s acquisition received the most clicks again last week.

Teresa McPherson

November 21, 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.