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1. Sugars Influence Cell-To-Surface Adhesion 12/29/2020

   How can cells adhere to surfaces and move on them? This is a question which was investigated by an international team of researchers headed by Prof. Michael Hippler from the University of Münster and Prof. Kaiyao Huang from the Institute of Hydrobiology (Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China).

2. H.B. Fuller Unveils Extreme Cold Resistant Adhesives For The Pharmaceutical Industry 12/22/2020

   H.B. Fuller announced today readily available adhesive grades with hot melt advanced technology for extreme cold storage of vaccines and medication packaging.

3. NTU Scientists Invent Glue Activated By Magnetic Field 12/22/2020

   Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed a new way to cure adhesives using a magnetic field.

4. Extreme Cold Resistant Adhesives For The Pharmaceutical Industry 12/22/2020

   H.B. Fuller announced today readily available adhesive grades with hot melt advanced technology for extreme cold storage of vaccines and medication packaging. Advantra adhesives provide a secure bond at -70 C with tamper evident fiber tear.

5. Evonik Commissions Capacity Expansion For Adhesive Raw Materials In Marl 12/18/2020

   Evonik has significantly expanded its capacity for silane-modified poly-alpha-olefins. With the completion of the plant expansion at the Marl Chemical Park, Evonik is now able to produce 30% more of this specialty adhesive raw material

6. Upcycling: Turning Plastic Bags Into Adhesives 12/17/2020

   While many cities and eight states have banned single-use plastics, bags and other polyethylene packaging still clog landfills and pollute rivers and oceans.

7. Construction Adhesive And Sealant Manufacturers Go Green To Tap Into Immense Growth Prospects 12/16/2020

   Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Sustainability and Circular Economy Transforming Global Construction Adhesives & Sealants Technologies, finds that construction adhesive and sealant manufacturers worldwide focus on developing products that favor a circular economy and promote sustainability as green alternatives

8. 3M's New Silicone Adhesive Helps Improve Lives Of Patients Using Wearable Medical Devices Needing Longer Wear 12/14/2020

   Acrylate and silicone have dominated the medical adhesive market for years. But the adhesives currently available require device engineers to choose between strength and wear duration, or comfort and pliability

9. Huntsman Announces The Acquisition Of Gabriel Performance Products, Further Expanding Its Specialty Chemicals Portfolio 12/7/2020

   Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced its agreement to acquire Gabriel Performance Products, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer of specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for the coatings, adhesives, sealants and composite end-markets, from funds owned by Audax Private Equity

10. Sika Launches Its New PURFORM® Polyurethane Technology And Invests In Production Facilities In Düdingen 12/7/2020

    Sika, the world's biggest manufacturer of adhesives and sealants for the building sector and automotive industry, has developed a new polyurethane technology, which it is launching onto the market under the PURFORM® brand.