It happens often in research. While looking for one thing, scientists stumble across another. In this case, researchers at Oregon State University's College of Forestry were looking for an elusive ...

Acrylic resin in pressure sensitive adhesives held the largest market share in 2021 in terms of value. Acrylic PSA is the largest segment, by chemistry, in terms of both value and volume. These PSAs ...

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are an essential class of materials that bond instantly upon application of light pressure. Their unique properties stem from a delicate balance of viscoelasticity, ...

Understand shear, tack, and peel to get the most out of PSAs. Mechanical fasteners are widely used to quickly and easily assemble components. However, they require machined holes that ultimately alter ...

Researchers at Berkeley have developed stabilized αLA polymer adhesives, creating versatile, high-performance, and recyclable solutions for medical, industrial, and consumer applications. This new ...

For healthcare, the materials used need to be safe and clean, yet comfortable to wear on the skin. Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes are embedded in numerous medical products, such as wound dressings, ...

The growth of the medical device market is fueled by population demographics (the aging boomer population), product innovation, and increased market potential within and outside of the United States.

Adhesive bonding improves the looks and durability of low-surface-energy plastics, but pretreatment or special adhesive formulations are a must. • Low-surface-energy polymers are durable, flexible, ...