Fiber-based products, in particular paper and cardboard, play an important part in the packaging and printing industries. In addition, their bio-based origin and high recycling rates provide tangible sustainability benefits.
The team of researchers at Purdue recently had a paper published in Nature that discusses sustainable adhesive systems developed using biomimicry.
November 22, 2023
Among the latest innovations within the adhesive and sealant industry is research out of Purdue where scientists are developing sustainable adhesives by analyzing how marine animals adhere.
With sustainability increasing in popularity and the carbon footprints of end-to-end supply chains evaluated, innovation and manufacturing will skyrocket.
As suppliers to the building and construction industry strive to provide sustainable products, a plywood manufacturer uses lignin-based binder to reduce carbon emissions of its product.