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Designing Adhesives for Long-Wear Skin Contact Applications

Identifying the right skin-contact adhesive for long-wear applications can be challenging.

Michael Krejsa Ph.D.

May 1, 2019

The medical adhesive market continues to show strong growth year over year, with an annual growth rate of over 4%.

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Market Opportunities for Structural Adhesives

Structural adhesives’ volume is expected to increase as pure electric vehicles displace internal combustion engines in the marketplace.

Aggie Lotz

May 1, 2019

Structural adhesives are displacing mechanical fasteners, welding and even tape in some fastening applications.

Composite Adhesives Market to Surpass $2 Billion by 2024

The composite adhesives market size is expected to surpass $2 billion by 2024, according to a research report.

April 18, 2019

Acrylic composite adhesives demand will witness significant gains at over 5% during forecast period.

ENGINEERED POLYMER SOLUTIONS: Acrylic Emulsions

April 4, 2019

These acrylic emulsions are reportedly important for formulating adhesives that meet performance objectives like low peel, moderate tack and high shear.

Ask Dr. Dave

How do we increase the thermal resistance of anaerobic adhesives?

Dave Dunn's September 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 1, 2018

Question: We are looking to formulate some acrylic adhesives, including ultraviolet (UV) adhesives. Should we be looking at acrylate or methacrylate monomers?

Ask Dr. Dave: Should we be concerned about shrinkage of our adhesives on curing?

Dave Dunn's July 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 13, 2018

Some adhesives, such as solvent-based materials and latex adhesives, always shrink as the carrier evaporates or is absorbed by the substrates.

Emulsion Adhesives Market Worth $17 Billion by 2022

Acrylic polymer emulsion is estimated to be the largest resin type segment of the emulsion adhesives market in 2017.

May 8, 2018

The emulsion adhesives market is projected to grow from $12.98 billion in 2017 to $17.28 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.