The demand for bio-adhesives is experiencing significant growth across various applications, including paper and packaging, construction, woodworking, medical, personal care, and more. 

The location will enable BioBond to accelerate the commercialization of its plant-based, biodegradable adhesive and coating alternatives, targeting a wide range of industries. 

Fully certified, the product is designed for use by carton, corrugated packaging, and point-of-sale converters, as well as contract packers.

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, have created bio-adhesives with a programmable design that allows precise control over mechanical and adhesive properties.

GluECO Adhesives earned certification from the United States Department of Agriculture for its BondAmaize™ adhesive containing 98% biobased material.

Inspired by nature, a newly developed adhesive to help restore reefs is biocompatible and biodegradable, attributes essential for use in this extremely delicate environment.

The growing demand from the packaging industry for lightweight, sustainable, and inventive packaging options is anticipated to boost the bio-based adhesives market.

Here are six types of sustainable adhesives every technical formulator or manufacturer should know about. Many offer reduced waste, lower material costs, and increased efficiency.

Apart from having a bio-based content of more than 30%, Jowatherm GROW 853.20 is very resource friendly and can be processed at temperatures starting from 120 °C.

Toyo-Morton Ltd., a member of the Toyo Ink Group, has developed ECOAD™ EA-B3860/EA-B1290.