Bio-based materials - Articles - Page 35 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Semi-Synthetic PSA Generated from Acrylated Biomass

Monique Roerdink Lander Steven J. Severtson Jiguang Zhang

November 1, 2011

The introduction of biomass as a substitute for petroleum-based raw materials will make a significant contribution in the development of sustainable products.

Formulation Freedom

Hans Ridderikhoff Angela Smits

November 1, 2011

A new amine-functional dimer technology creates formulation freedom for high-end polyamide adhesives.

ADVANCING ADHESIVES: Franklin Launches Bio-Modified Adhesives

February 1, 2011

New high-performance, bio-modified adhesives have been developed for use in the manufacture of engineered hardwood flooring.

Is it Time to Decouple from Petroleum?

Bio-polymers have entered the market, and demand is expected to grow rapidly over the next decade.

Steven Gailbreath Marc Jackson

August 1, 2010

In May 2009, The Coca-Cola Co. unveiled its new package. According to the press release, the PlantBottle™ is fully recyclable, has a lower reliance on non-renewable resources, and reduces carbon emissions compared with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles. The rest of the press release discusses the environmental virtues of the new package, but dialogue with Coke employees revealed a different (though equally important) driver: “We have been in business for over 100 years and we plan to be in business for over 100 more years. We are taking steps now to reduce our dependence on petroleum-based raw materials.”

Biodegradable Polymers in Adhesive Systems

Many biodegradable polymers are suited for adhesive applications, such as environmentally friendly packaging, recyclable envelope adhesives and biomedical devices.

Edward M. Petrie

June 1, 2007

Significant advances have been made over the past 20 years in the development of biodegradable polymers. These materials have been developed in a variety of forms, and thus have potential use in a range of industries, including adhesives.

Packaging EndUser: Starch- and Dextrin-Based Adhesives

Starch- and dextrin-based adhesives play a large part in industrial production, especially the packaging industry.

August 1, 2005

This article provides an overview of the raw materials that go into starch and dextrin adhesives, the methods of adhesive manufacture, and the additives that are commonly used in formulations for improvement of specific properties.