sealants in medical/dental | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

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Research Challenges Conventional Thought on Wet-Surface Adhesion

The implications of this research are significant, particularly in biomedical applications such as bandages, health monitoring sensors for moist skin, and advanced adhesives that could replace sutures.

Cristine Boyd

November 15, 2024

Scientists at the University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh have overturned long-held assumptions in new research that finds water can be a help for adhesion.

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3M Completes Solventum Spin-off

April 2, 2024

3M has completed its planned spin-off of its health care business, now Solventum Corp., and the new company's stock is now listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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3M Board Approves Solventum Spin-Off

March 17, 2024

The record date for the spin-off was March 18, 2024, and the distribution date for the new stock is set for April 1, 2024.

Demand for Medical Adhesives Increases

Because they offer solutions for wound care, wearable medical devices, and scar therapy, demand for soft-skin adhesives is expected to grow.

Yash Pathak

December 18, 2023

Soft-skin adhesives are becoming increasingly popular for medical, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications.

Three Silicone Adhesives That Give Your Application the Advantage

By understanding the advantages and disadvantages of silicone PSAs, SSAs, and film adhesives, manufacturers can select the formulation that maximizes component or device success.

Michelle Velderrain

June 22, 2023

Selecting the right type of adhesive can help ensure the successful operation of the component or device while maximizing yields and throughput.

Mussels-Inspired Injectable Bioglue Seals Surgical Wounds

Researchers develop biodegradable hydrogel adhesive for sealing internal soft-tissue incisions using inspiration from nature.

May 15, 2023

A UCLA-led research team has created a new, biodegradable hydrogel adhesive that is reported to be three-times stronger than comparable bioglues.

New Dental Adhesives Market Report

March 6, 2023

The analysis reports that the global dental adhesives market is currently valued at $2.86 billion. Fact.MR predicts the market will reach $5.89 billion by the end of 2033.

Scientists Develop Flatworm-Inspired Medical Adhesive

February 1, 2023

Drawing inspiration from nature, researchers from McGill University have developed a medical adhesive that could save lives as it absorbs and clots blood while also creating strong adhesion.