Editorials - Trends & Innovations

Dec 31, 2012 - The Definition Problem with "Hybrid" Adhesives
This editorial explores the many meanings of the term "hybrid" that is being used in the adhesive industry. There are many diverse variations of... (1 Member Reaction)
Dec 3, 2012 - Durability of Epoxy-Concrete Adhesive Joints in the Civil Infrastructure
The objective of this editorial is to summarize the history of epoxy adhesives in concrete infrastructure applications and to provide some light on...
Nov 5, 2012 - Stiff or Flexible?
This editorial addresses one of the first questions that come up in selecting an adhesive for a specific application: Should the adhesive be stiff or...
Oct 10, 2012 - Adhesives in the Food Packaging Industry
This editorial offers a short state-of-the-art summary of adhesives that are used in the food packaging industry. Also included are indications of...
Sep 10, 2012 - Designing a Test Program
This editorial describes the basics in designing a test program. It can be used for selection of the proper adhesive, optimizing bonding processes,...
Aug 13, 2012 - Bonding to PVDC for Barrier Properties
This article is intended to provide the reader with a primer on adhesive bonding of PVdC for packaging barrier applications. One of the challenges in... (1 Member Reaction)
Jul 3, 2012 - Homopolymers vs. Copolymers
This editorial reviews the differences between adhesives formulated with a copolymer compared to a homopolymer. Several examples are provided of the...
Jun 5, 2012 - Specifying a Static Mixer
This editorial describes how the end-user can work with a static mixer manufacturer to specify a mixer that is appropriate for a particular adhesive...
May 9, 2012 - Adhesive Classifications
This editorial summarizes the various methods that are used to classify adhesives and sealants. The globally standardized FEICA / ASC classification... (1 Member Reaction)
Feb 21, 2012 - Adhesives for Conservation
This editorial considers adhesives that are commonly used in conserving our most valuable historical objects. The advantages and disadvantages of... (1 Member Reaction)
Jan 24, 2012 - Optically Transparent Adhesives
This article reviews the unique processing and performance requirements that are necessary for optical adhesives. Advantages and disadvantages of...
Oct 18, 2011 - Pseudo-Crosslinking with Styrene Block Copolymers
This editorial explores the unique characteristics of SBC based sealants. Most of these characteristics are due to a novel pseudo-crosslinking...
Sep 20, 2011 - The Usual Suspects
This editorial lists factors that are often found to cause adhesive problems. Generally, they are not the first factors looked at in solving a...
Aug 3, 2011 - Water Soluble Adhesives
The intent of this editorial is to provide a general review of adhesives that are water soluble and their applications. There are basically two types...
Jul 4, 2011 - Using Accelerated Aging Test Chambers
Accelerated aging tests and test chambers are useful tools which allow different adhesives, surface treatments, and joint systems to be tested more... (1 Member Reaction)
Jun 2, 2011 - Easy, Quick, and Green Packaging for Adhesives
Adhesives suppliers and developers are eager to sell “green” products to the eagerly awaiting packaging industry, but they do not look at packaging...
May 23, 2011 - When the Adhesive Will Not Let Go
This editorial looks at the difficulties that sometimes exist when testing weak plastic substrates. If the substrate fails before the adhesive, there... (1 Member Reaction)
May 10, 2011 - Review of the Adhesion Society’s 34th Annual Meeting
This editorial focuses on the 34th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society which took place recently. Brief summaries of several papers that may be of...
Feb 21, 2011 - The Difference Between Caulks and Sealants
This editorial defines the difference between "caulks" and "sealants". Often the terms are used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings and...
Feb 2, 2011 - Air can be Suffocating When it is Trapped in your Adhesive
This editorial reviews the process of vacuum degassing mixed adhesive systems. It describes how degassing can improve the quality of bonded adhesive...