2024 May | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Adhesives & Sealants Industry

May 2024

This issue of ASI explores research in adhesive technology, a PFAS-free universal primer, a curbside-recyclable tape, and more.

PFAS-Free Universal Primer for Low-Surface-Energy Polymers

The versatility of the PFAS-free primer also creates new opportunities for dissimilar material bonding and the development of fiber-reinforced polymer composites.

David Thickens

May 14, 2024

A diazirine-grafted polyamine primer is specifically designed for hard-to-bond, low-surface-energy polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene.

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RadTech Event Highlights Sustainable and Responsible Manufacturing

With the theme, "Today's Choices, Tomorrow's Future: UV+EB for Sustainable & Responsible Manufacturing," the event is dedicated to UV and EB technology.

Karen Parker

May 14, 2024

Sustainability meets innovation at the RadTech UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference 2024, happening May 19-22 in Orlando, Florida.

Fraunhofer Scientists Develop Adhesives from Feathers

A new process creates specialty chemicals from customized functional keratin proteins derived from chicken feathers.

May 15, 2024

Scientists at Fraunhofer and Henkel develop process to create specialty chemicals from customized functional keratin proteins derived from chicken feathers.

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Growing Landscape of Cross-Laminated Timber

Cross-laminated timber combines structural strength, eco-friendliness, and architectural flexibility.

Utkarsha Deshpande

May 17, 2024

With increasing demand for sustainable building solutions, cross-laminated timber emerges as an innovative option.

Curbside-Recyclable Tape Offers Sustainable Carton Sealing

The sustainable solution offers a secure seal, versatile sealing applications, and can be recycled right on the box.

May 21, 2024

A curbside-recyclable paper packaging tape allows users to choose a sustainable tape solution without sacrificing case sealing performance.

We Can't Do Sustainability on Our Own: Using a Life Cycle Assessment

A life cycle assessment examines the environmental implications of a product from inception to disposal.

May 20, 2024

In 2023, a raw material supplier commissioned a life cycle assessment to evaluate the carbon footprint of its products.

From the Editor

Sustainability Sweeps the 2024 ASC Innovation Awards

Karen Parker

May 29, 2024

Three eco-friendly adhesives products were honored with the 2024 ASC Innovation Awards at this year’s ASC Annual Convention & Expo.

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Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense

Lisa Anderson

May 27, 2024

Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.