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Readers Most Interested in Henkel’s E-Mobility Solutions at Battery Show Europe

Last week, readers were most drawn to news from Henkel regarding Battery Show Europe 2022.

June 27, 2022

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Ellsworth Acquisition Leads the News

Ellsworth’s acquisition of TapeCase garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 20, 2022

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gluECO Adhesives Options Sustainable Commercial Adhesive from Purdue

June 13, 2022

A recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable adhesive developed by Purdue University researchers has been optioned to Massachusetts-based gluECO Adhesives LLC.

Advancing Adhesives

A Sticky Subject: Studying Shellfish for Advanced Adhesives

Increasing the sustainability and functionality of adhesives can improve human life in myriad ways.

Brittany Steff

June 22, 2021

Purdue University chemists are studying shellfish to develop new, safer, and more sustainable adhesives for uses ranging from bandages and medical applications to clothing, household items, electronics, and more. Humans have been trying to stick things to other things for millennia. But shellfish have been doing it for eons longer, and they are far better at it than humans.

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Sika Sales Record is Top News

Last week, readers were most drawn to Sika’s first quarter sales record.

Susan Sutton

May 4, 2020

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Bio-Based Adhesives Market Continues to Grow

This growth is reportedly primarily driven by the increasing demand from the packaging sector and stringent regulations for conventional adhesives in the U.S.

October 2, 2018

The market for bio-based adhesives and sealants is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.49%.

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.