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Feb 11, 2004 | Article
Seldom does a completely new market erupt where adhesives and sealants can play a critical part. Adhesives and sealants are necessary components in the wind turbines, photovoltaic modules, and fuel...
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Jan 14, 2004 | Article
This second part of a two-part article will discuss how the nature of thermoplastic polymeric substrates affects adhesion. Characteristics of the bulk properties and surfaces of common...
Dec 10, 2003 | Article
Plastics are usually more difficult to bond than other substrates. The outcome of the bonding process may be as dependent on the plastic substrate as it is on the adhesive being used. This...
Jul 23, 2003 | Article
In last week's SpecialChem4Adhesives article, the various means by which moisture can affect adhesive and sealant joints were examined. A number of consequences result from the ingress of moisture...
Apr 23, 2003 | Article
Composites can be assembled in different ways: * Metal inserts ( bolts, studs, fasteners ) may be embedded in the matrix resin during moulding, this is a smart technique which provides high...
Nov 11, 2002 | Article
By Edward M. Petrie
Low energy polymeric surfaces, such as polyethylene and fluorocarbons, are notoriously difficult to bond with adhesives. However, their bonding mechanisms are well established and represented by...