Adhesives and Sealants Magazine

January 2020

Happy New Year! Start 2020 on the right foot with content focused on formulating advances, surface treatment, adhesive dispensing, and more!

Surface Treatment with Atmospheric Plasma

The chemistry of an atmospheric plasma surface treatment must be adopted to the targeted process.

Nicolas Vandencasteele

January 21, 2020

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Most polymers have a low surface energy, which results in difficulties when further processing (e.g., coating, printing, or gluing) and requires the use of surface treatment to increase the surface energy.

Advances in Reactive Hot-Melt Technology with Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

Crystalline thermoplastic polyurethanes allow a high degree of control in formulating reactive hot-melt adhesives.

Gonzalo Löwenberg

Nicholas DeLuca

January 15, 2020

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Reactive hot-melt (RHM or HMPUR) adhesives are solid prepolymers terminated in reactive groups (-NCO-) manufactured from mixtures of solid and liquid polyester/ether polyols with isocyanates, which are very low in free isocyanates.

Case Study

Acrylate Adhesives Help Provide a Light in the Dark

Light-curing acrylate adhesives are helping an outdoor lighting manufacturer achieve permanent bonds and reliable sealing, even in challenging environments.

Rainer Dörfler

Adrian della Torre

January 8, 2020

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Whether it be rain, snow, sleet, or hail, outdoor lighting is fully exposed to the elements. Adhesives help outdoor lighting remain sustainable and well-functioning with permanent bonds and reliable sealing. In a residential neighborhood, seeing and being seen begins in the driveway. LED floodlights not only light the way for us and our cars, but also act as a deterrent to uninvited guests.

Polythioether Advances Provide New Formulating Options for Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings

A colorless, toughening, and chemically resistive polythioether has been developed for the formulation of adhesives, sealants, and coatings.

Christian Probst

January 2, 2020

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Liquid polysulfide polymers are aliphatic resins that provide beneficial chemical resistivity, weatherability, gasoline and jet fuel resistance, and gas barrier properties, as well as easy processability. In the cured state, these polysulfides feature plasto-elastomeric properties in which polysulfides can undergo self-healing.

From the Editor

Our 2020 Vision for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry: Top-Quality Content and Dynamic Design

I'm thrilled to invite you in for our January issue, featuring a redesign for 2020!

Susan Sutton

January 2, 2020

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Welcome to the New Year! At ASI, we’re focused on a clear vision for 2020. Our goal is to bring you high-quality content that helps you and your businesses succeed, and to provide that content via whatever platform(s) you prefer.

Ask Dr. Dave

What is your recommendation for bonding small ceramic tiles vertically to a fireplace surround?

Dr. Dave discusses the relative merits of various adhesives for tile fireplace surrounds, plus the effect chlorinated water may have on epoxies.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 23, 2020

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The most desirable type of adhesive is one that sets quickly and has some heat resistance.

The four-day Adhesion Society Annual Meeting offers a two-day short course, poster session, exhibition, student award symposium, and concurrent technical sessions.

Adhesives and Sealants Magazine

January 2020

Features

Surface Treatment with Atmospheric Plasma

Advances in Reactive Hot-Melt Technology with Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

Acrylate Adhesives Help Provide a Light in the Dark

Polythioether Advances Provide New Formulating Options for Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings

Columns

Our 2020 Vision for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry: Top-Quality Content and Dynamic Design

What is your recommendation for bonding small ceramic tiles vertically to a fireplace surround?

Adhesives and Sealants Magazine

January 2020