Join Associate Editor Morgan Laidlaw as she shares adhesives and sealants stories from around the world. https://www.adhesivesmag.com/rss/5460 en-us In his dissertation Yahya Jani, Ph.D., indicates that the extraction of valuable materials from hazardous waste could possibly contribute to the reduction in the overuse of natural resources on Earth. In his dissertation Yahya Jani, Ph.D., indicates that the extraction of valuable materials from hazardous waste could possibly contribute to the reduction in the overuse of natural resources on Earth.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/96182 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/96182-decontaminating-landfills A team of researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, along with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, are working on developing a cost-effective coating based on renewable raw materials. A team of researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, along with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, are working on developing a cost-effective coating based on renewable raw materials. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/96129 Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/96129-extra-corrosion-protection-in-sealants NGO Healthy Buildings Network (HBN) has recently taken chemicals in carpets under scrutiny, with calling for a "fundamental transformation" of the industry for recycling. Its recent report uncovered 44 toxic substances found in fiber, backing, adhesives and carpet pad. NGO Healthy Buildings Network (HBN) has recently taken chemicals in carpets under scrutiny, with calling for a "fundamental transformation" of the industry for recycling. Its recent report uncovered 44 toxic substances found in fiber, backing, adhesives and carpet pad.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/96115 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/96115-rolling-up-the-carpet A multi-year research program has made an effort that has yielded surprisingly effective results in its quest to develop reversible adhesive joints that can be debonded and rebounded, not just once, but multiple times. A multi-year research program has made an effort that has yielded surprisingly effective results in its quest to develop reversible adhesive joints that can be debonded and rebounded, not just once, but multiple times.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/96096 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/96096-reversing-for-recycling In an attempt to help prevent medical identity theft, a company has introduced ZapStrips, adhesive strips that wrap around current labels on a prescription bottle to erase all of the information formerly printed. In an attempt to help prevent medical identity theft, a company has introduced ZapStrips, adhesive strips that wrap around current labels on a prescription bottle to erase all of the information formerly printed.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/96085 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/96085-privacy-please The unique toe pads of the gecko are being researched once again by scientist, but this time it is in the hopes that one day it can be used to help defy gravity for mankind. The unique toe pads of the gecko are being researched once again by scientist, but this time it is in the hopes that one day it can be used to help defy gravity for mankind. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/96070 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/96070-geckos-help-mankind-defy-gravity An innovation to reuse hazardous materials has been developed by the 2nd Civil Engineering Squadron Environmental Management System team through its Reuse Program. An innovation to reuse hazardous materials has been developed by the 2nd Civil Engineering Squadron Environmental Management System team through its Reuse Program.  

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/96062 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/96062-hazardous-materials-reduce-reuse-repurpose A beauty company recently unveiled its battery-free wearable electronic device designed to measure an individual’s ultraviolet exposure by adhering a one-inch-thick transparent patch on the user’s thumbnail. A beauty company recently unveiled its battery-free wearable electronic device designed to measure an individual’s ultraviolet exposure by adhering a one-inch-thick transparent patch on the user’s thumbnail. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/96045 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/96045-measuring-time-in-the-sun University of Virginia student Matthew Asper was recently recognized among Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders: The 20 Twenties by Aviation Week magazine, in collaboration with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, for his dual research in de-icing methods. University of Virginia student Matthew Asper was recently recognized among Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders: The 20 Twenties by Aviation Week magazine, in collaboration with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, for his dual research in de-icing methods.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/96031 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/96031-de-icing-aerospace In an effort to enable consumers to identify environment-friendly products, as well as to encourage energy efficiency, waste minimization and sustainable products for manufacturers, a Turkish organization has created an ecolabel certification system. In an effort to enable consumers to identify environment-friendly products, as well as to encourage energy efficiency, waste minimization and sustainable products for manufacturers, a Turkish organization has created an ecolabel certification system.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/96007 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/96007-ecolabeling-in-turkey Electric car makers and tech companies are eagerly looking for cobalt mines with conflict-free mining, and Cobalt Ontario might just be the “silver” ticket. Electric car makers and tech companies are eagerly looking for cobalt mines with conflict-free mining, and Cobalt Ontario might just be the “silver” ticket.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95985 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95985-conflict-free-cobalt Japanese researchers have reportedly developed a new glass called “polyether-thioureas” from a low-weight polymer that can heal itself from cracks and breaks. Japanese researchers have reportedly developed a new glass called “polyether-thioureas” from a low-weight polymer that can heal itself from cracks and breaks.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95977 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95977-self-healing-glass Researchers from several institutes are partnering under the guidance of the Chemical Ecology Network Program in a course titled “Chemical Ecology of the Northeast Region.” Researchers from several institutes are partnering under the guidance of the Chemical Ecology Network Program in a course titled “Chemical Ecology of the Northeast Region.”

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95964 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95964-expedition-northeast-india The new Uniti electric car is grabbing attention in Sweden with its all-carbon fiber body in place of a usual metal design. The new Uniti electric car is grabbing attention in Sweden with its all-carbon fiber body in place of a usual metal design.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95950 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95950-carbon-fiber-electric-cars As the gift-giving season approaches, the Empire State Consumer Project (ESCP) is warning parents of the many products that still contain toxins and are considered harmful to children. As the gift-giving season approaches, the Empire State Consumer Project (ESCP) is warning parents of the many products that still contain toxins and are considered harmful to children.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95938 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95938-tis-the-season-for-childrens-safety Scientists in the medical industry continue to look at surgical adhesives to be used in place of stitches, and the researchers at the University of Sydney, Harvard Medical School, and Northeastern University may have found a promising solution with MeTro. Scientists in the medical industry continue to look at surgical adhesives to be used in place of stitches, and the researchers at the University of Sydney, Harvard Medical School, and Northeastern University may have found a promising solution with MeTro. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95912 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95912-good-bye-stitches-hello-surgical-glue Researchers in Switzerland are showing promising results for tannins extracted from native tree bark becoming a renewable alternative in producing adhesives and composite materials. Researchers in Switzerland are showing promising results for tannins extracted from native tree bark becoming a renewable alternative in producing adhesives and composite materials.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95894 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95894-switzerland-looking-in-the-woods-for-adhesives The testing phase results for MeTro demonstrates that the glue provides a strong elastic connection between tissues. The testing phase results for MeTro demonstrates that the glue provides a strong elastic connection between tissues.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95882 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95882-new-tissue-adhesive-testing-strong Energy and agriculture experts in Minnesota are working on securing loans and grants for the states renewable energy initiatives by tweaking the energy component to the farm bill. Energy and agriculture experts in Minnesota are working on securing loans and grants for the states renewable energy initiatives by tweaking the energy component to the farm bill. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95842 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95842-minnesota-seeks-funding-in-renewable-energy-initiatives Researchers are looking at leftover straw from the large amounts of wheat that is currently left unused on European farms to use in the development of greener biochemical. Researchers are looking at leftover straw from the large amounts of wheat that is currently left unused on European farms to use in the development of greener biochemical.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95826 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95826-harvesting-wheat-for-bio-based-chemicals A company through the Texas Tech University Innovation Hub at Research Park is working on the development of a new product, which originated from using gecko toe pads as their models, that could increase wind turbine efficiency. A company through the Texas Tech University Innovation Hub at Research Park is working on the development of a new product, which originated from using gecko toe pads as their models, that could increase wind turbine efficiency.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95801 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95801-gecko-toe-pads-and-shark-fins-inspire-energy-saving-wind-turbines LyondellBasell receives the European Innovation Award for its Koattro KT MR05 plastomer. LyondellBasell receives the European Innovation Award for its Koattro KT MR05 plastomer.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95785 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95785-new-plastomer-receives-innovation-award Aerospace designers and manufacturers are forming partnerships with a variety of component fabricators along with universities and research groups to develop new designs. Aerospace designers and manufacturers are forming partnerships with a variety of component fabricators along with universities and research groups to develop new designs.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95772 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95772-aerospace-industry-creating-partnerships-in-new-design The possibility of a new alumina-based metamaterial that can be used in industries like building construction and aerospace is being tested by a team of researchers. The possibility of a new alumina-based metamaterial that can be used in industries like building construction and aerospace is being tested by a team of researchers.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95756 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95756-discovering-a-new-alumina-based-metamaterial According to PetroChemWire, due to the floods from Hurricane Harvey, the state was forced to shut down almost all of its ethylene plants which make up 61% of U.S. ethylene capacity. According to PetroChemWire, due to the floods from Hurricane Harvey, the state was forced to shut down almost all of its ethylene plants which make up 61% of U.S. ethylene capacity.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95743 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95743-hurricane-harveys-havoc-on-ethylene Due to increased interest in smart polymer coatings used to control wetting properties, scientists are working on a way to further develop the properties in applications. Due to increased interest in smart polymer coatings used to control wetting properties, scientists are working on a way to further develop the properties in applications.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95725 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95725-fabricating-smart-surfaces Currently, the researchers are working on a way to test the predictability of protective ceramic thermal barrier coatings used in jet engine turbine blades to better determine an estimated expected lifespan of the turbine blades. Currently, the researchers are working on a way to test the predictability of protective ceramic thermal barrier coatings used in jet engine turbine blades to better determine an estimated expected lifespan of the turbine blades.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95714 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95714-testing-thermal-coatings-to-increase-engine-lifetime A sprayable nanocoating technique has been developed by scientists with the use of plant-derived polyphenol. A sprayable nanocoating technique has been developed by scientists with the use of plant-derived polyphenol.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95700 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95700-produce-shelf-life-expands-with-new-nanocoating Recently, the goo in slug slime has been of interest for the development of new surgical adhesives to be used for aid in wound-mending. Recently, the goo in slug slime has been of interest for the development of new surgical adhesives to be used for aid in wound-mending. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95686 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95686-slug-slime-inspires-new-wound-mending-surgical-adhesive In an effort to grow the composite manufacturing cluster in Rhode Island, a $125,000 federal grant was recently given by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Rhode Island Marine Traders Association. In an effort to grow the composite manufacturing cluster in Rhode Island, a $125,000 federal grant was recently given by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Rhode Island Marine Traders Association.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/95669 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/95669-federal-grant-to-help-create-a-marine-focused-composites-manufacturing-cluster