August 2024

The August issue of ASI covers innovation in raw materials within the adhesives and sealants industry, including the annual raw materials and chemicals overview, mixing technologies, rheology control, and aircraft bonding.

In the Wake of the Supply Chain Crisis: How Are We Doing?

Companies that took advantage of the opportunity to learn, afforded by the supply chain crisis, have profited greatly and are more prepared than ever to tackle similar difficult times in the future.

George R. Pilcher

August 13, 2024

In light of the supply chain crisis in 2021-2022, the specialty chemicals industry needs to examine the way it does business and make changes to ensure smooth and less vulnerable operations.

Optimizing Adhesives and Coatings Production with Advanced Mixing Technologies

Strategic selection of mixing equipment is essential to efficiently produce the next generation of high-value adhesives and capitalize on industry innovations.

Erin Dillon

August 14, 2024

Amid the wave of cutting-edge formulation work, one fundamental processing truth remains: optimal mixing, dispersion, and emulsification are critical for achieving the desired color, gloss, conductivity, stability, adhesion, cure rate, weather resistance, and other properties.

Embracing Circularity: Making Bio-based Adhesives with Olive Pits

The incorporation of olive stone powders into epoxy, polyurethane, and other polymeric systems can dramatically improve a material’s environmental footprint.

August 15, 2024

A novel upcycling concept creates bio-based performance additives from olive oil by-products.

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Rheology Control: Novel Use of Pyrogenic Fumed Silica in Wind Turbine Adhesives

The pronounced thixotropy and shear-thinning effect provided by pyrogenic fumed silica allows easy processing of adhesive components even at high silica loading levels.

Dr. John Young

August 16, 2024

Adding pyrogenic silica to wind turbine bonding paste formulas enables optimal rheology control to meet sag resistance requirements.

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Paste Adhesives for Bonding in Aerospace Applications

The elements required for aircraft bonding include strength and durability, fatigue and corrosion resistance, and manufacturing flexibility.

Dr. Ian Aspin

August 19, 2024

Aerospace manufacturers can utilize mechanical bonding components or adhesives like pastes and films.

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European Adhesive and Sealant Industry to Meet in The Netherlands This September

The event will provide participants with insights into key issues facing the adhesives and sealants industry.

Karen Parker

August 21, 2024

Professionals in the adhesives and sealants industry will gather in September for the FEICA 2024 European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO.

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Maintaining Chemical Workplace Safety: Performing Chemical Safety Audits

Herbert Post

August 23, 2024

What are the principles and key elements of a comprehensive chemical safety audit checklist and how do companies use this tool for safety audits?

From the Editor

Charting a Path Forward for Science and Engineering in the U.S.

Karen Parker

August 22, 2024

If you happened to be traveling on an airplane, using public transit in a major U.S. city, or interacting with your healthcare provider the week of July 19, then you may have had a very personal, up-close experience with the overarching role technology plays in our modern world.