Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to accelerate the transition from fossil-based to biobased raw materials in adhesive production.
By replacing petroleum-based adhesives with biomass-derived alternatives, new research out of Jeonbuk National University in South Korea
paves the way for more sustainable and smart adhesive technologies.
BioBond Adhesives Inc. announced its official entry into the packaging hot-melt market with the introduction of its BioMelt™ SPKG500 and BioMelt™ SPKG250 product offerings.
Bakelite has completed its acquisition of Sestec, a Poland-based company known for its sustainable, protein-based adhesives for wood and composite products.
Born2Bond™ Ultra K85 from Bostik is an instant engineering adhesive processed from 60% bio-based raw materials that offers exceptional heat and humidity resistance.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP are developing and testing bio-based adhesives for the industrial production of folding cartons in the Sustainable Gluing with Renewable Adhesives SUGRA project.
The demand for bio-adhesives is experiencing significant growth across various applications, including paper and packaging, construction, woodworking, medical, personal care, and more.